Senior Core Network Operations Engineer

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Zong 5G in Islamabad seeks an experienced Core Network Operations Engineer to manage operation and maintenance of nationwide core network entities, focusing on configurations and end-to-end services across MSC/MGW/HSS/IMS. The role demands strong signaling knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining service availability.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of core networks experience, proficiency in signaling protocols, and the ability to work on-site and on-call.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in Core Networks for operations, deployment and optimizations.
• Experience with MSC/MGW, STP/DRA, HSS, IMS and EIR.
• Proficiency in signaling protocols and routing mechanisms.
• Ability to work with little supervision and meet deadlines.
• Willingness for on-site and on-call activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Core network availability at 99.999%.
• Prepare and verify configuration scripts and execute per abidance processes.
• Perform health checks and ensure system performance and availability.
• Handle database-related tasks including configurations and routing plans.
• Resolve customer complaints within TAT and ensure fault-free services.
• Prepare and implement emergency plans.
• Coordinate with vendors for issue resolution.
• Monitor core network KPIs and analyze issues across teams.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate improvements with stakeholders.
• Maintain core network spares inventory and asset tagging.
• Perform on-site and on-call tasks as required.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Core networks

Signaling protocols

Routing mechanisms

Hardware & software knowledge

On-site/on-call

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecom/Computer

Job description

Zong 5G in Islamabad seeks an experienced Core Network Operations Engineer to manage operation and maintenance of nationwide core network entities, focusing on configurations and end-to-end services across MSC/MGW/HSS/IMS. The role demands strong signaling knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining service availability.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of core networks experience, proficiency in signaling protocols, and the ability to work on-site and on-call.