Packet Core Support Solution Architect: Incident Leader

Ericsson

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 4,200 - 5,900

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Ericsson in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking a Solution Architect (Support) to join our Customer Support team and deliver high-quality Packet Core support. You will own CSRs, lead investigations, and guide technical decisions to maintain network stability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep Packet Core knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and customers to translate needs into concrete solutions and service improvements.

Qualifications

  • Extensive telecommunications experience with Packet Core support/operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and problem solving ability.
  • Deep knowledge of Packet Core architecture, EPC, call flows and mobility management.
  • Understanding of CS Core, IMS and RAN domains.
  • Experience with Ericsson Packet Core products (EPG, SGSN-MME, PCC/PCG, PCRF, DNS/IPWorks).
  • Proficiency in virtualization and cloud technologies (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Proficiency with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Strong IP networking skills including routing and protocols.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation, configuration, migration, upgrades.
  • Experience with FOA/PoC or customer validation activities.
  • Familiarity with PROPS-C or similar support frameworks.
  • Ability to lead technical teams during investigations and critical incidents.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing consulting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and align solutions with priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive complex CSRs from initiation to closure.
  • Lead Packet Core investigations and troubleshoot root causes.
  • Develop and coordinate solutions to restore network stability.
  • Provide technical leadership during major incidents and crises.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned solutions.
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding network environments.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to improve troubleshooting.
  • Translate technical findings into clear requirements for product and process improvements.
  • Identify business opportunities from customer requirements and operational challenges.
  • Escalate recurring problems and process deficiencies to stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain known solutions and knowledge articles.
  • Apply Solution Management and global support processes.

Skills

Telecommunications experience
Troubleshooting
Packet Core knowledge
RAN/IMS knowledge
Ericsson Packet Core products
Cloud / virtualization
Linux
IP Networking
Deployment experience
Customer validation (PoC)
PROPS-C familiarity
Leadership
Communication
Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Telecommunications/IT/CS

Tools

OpenStack
Kubernetes
Docker

Job description

Ericsson in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking a Solution Architect (Support) to join our Customer Support team and deliver high-quality Packet Core support. You will own CSRs, lead investigations, and guide technical decisions to maintain network stability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep Packet Core knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and customers to translate needs into concrete solutions and service improvements.

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