Core Network Engineering Manager

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector seeks a Core Network Engineering Manager to oversee engineering for 4G and 5G core platforms. This role demands strong expertise in core systems and protocols, effective collaboration with engineering teams, and responsibilities that include performance validation and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or related field.
• 6+ years experience in EPC/5G Core engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G Core systems and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and testing of 4G/5G Core network elements.
• Ensure end-to-end core network readiness for service rollouts.
• Analyze signaling flows and troubleshoot core issues.

Skills

Telecommunications

Network Engineering

4G/5G Core systems

Troubleshooting

Performance analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Huawei

Ericsson

Nokia

Job description

Overview:

The Core Network Engineering Manager leads the engineering scope for ADC’s 4G and 5G core platforms, serving as the domain authority for EPC, IMS, and 5GC architecture. This role ensures system scalability, security, and performance, and drives the successful rollout of new technologies through close coordination with engineering, operations, and vendor teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the configuration, integration, and testing of 4G/5G Core network elements such as MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, and UPF.
• Support service rollouts by ensuring end-to-end core network readiness and performance validation.
• Analyze signaling flows, troubleshoot core issues, and work closely with vendors to resolve faults.
• Participate in network planning activities including capacity forecasting and software lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with 3GPP standards, internal security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation including configuration records, performance benchmarks, and change logs.
• Collaborate with RAN, Transport, and NOC teams for cross-domain troubleshooting and optimization.
• Evaluate new features and technologies for adoption into ADC’s core network environment.
• Serve as the technical focal point for core network engineering, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment across domains and vendors.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in EPC and/or 5G Core engineering and integration.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G Core systems, interfaces (S1, S6a, N2, N4, N6), and protocols.
• Proficiency in vendor equipment (e.g., Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia), troubleshooting tools, and performance analytics.
• Familiarity with virtualization (NFV, containers) and CI/CD practices for core elements.