PS Core Engineer (Ericsson) | Trio Services | Riyadh, KSA

Tech Junction Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Riyadh is seeking a PS Core Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ericsson Packet Core networks. The role involves optimizing and managing 4G/5G networks and enhancing network reliability through defined responsibilities such as health checks, troubleshooting, and session management. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in related protocols and cloud technologies like Kubernetes. This full-time on-site position offers a chance to work in a cutting-edge technological environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Ericsson PS Core nodes like SGSN-MME and EPG.
• Proficient in network protocols including GTP-C/U and Diameter.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Perform health checks and monitor alarms on PS Core nodes.
• Troubleshoot faults and performance issues in the network.
• Implement network management tasks including configuration of APNs.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Ericsson PS Core nodes

Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/5G core call flows

Understanding of protocols

Experience with virtualization technologies

Proficiency with Ericsson CLI

Analytical mindset

Tools

VMware

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Docker

Wireshark

Job description

🔎 Job Title: PS Core Engineer (Ericsson) | Trio Services | Riyadh, KSA
🏢 Recruiting Company: Trio Services
🌍 Job Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
💼 Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
📧 Application Method: Send your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line “PS Core Engineer (Ericsson)”

Position Summary

Trio Services is hiring an experienced PS Core Engineer to support the design, optimization, and performance management of Ericsson Packet Core networks. This role is essential for ensuring reliable mobile broadband connectivity across 4G/5G networks while driving continuous improvements in network quality and customer experience.

Detailed Job Description

As a PS Core Engineer, you will work with advanced Ericsson EPC, SAPC, and 5G Core SA systems to maintain optimal network availability and efficiency. You will perform daily node health checks, troubleshoot major service-impacting incidents, and collaborate closely with planning, transmission, RAN, and cloud teams. Your responsibilities include integrating new virtualized PS Core nodes, analyzing KPIs, optimizing subscriber session handling, and ensuring seamless service continuity across multi-generation mobile networks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge 5G core technologies within a high-performance telecom operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily health checks and monitor alarms on PS Core nodes (MME, SGSN, GGSN, EPG, DNS/PCC/PCG, SAPC, SMF/UPF)
• Troubleshoot network faults, performance degradation, and capacity bottlenecks
• Manage subscriber sessions, PDP contexts, bearer setup, and IMSI tracing
• Implement new APNs, IMSI ranges, QoS profiles, and rating groups
• Configure PCC rules, PDR/QER/FAR/URR policies and interface with PCRF/SAPC
• Configure DNS/NAPTR/SRV records for EPC/IMS services
• Support onboarding and integration of virtualized nodes (vEPG, vMME, vUPF on cloud/K8s)
• Plan and execute software upgrades, patches, and capacity expansions
• Analyze EPC/5GC KPIs (attach success, bearer setup, handovers, latency, throughput)
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, Expect, and AWK for logs and KPIs

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Ericsson PS Core nodes: SGSN-MME, EPG (GGSN/PGW/SGW), PCC/PCG, SAPC, DRA, SMF/UPF
• Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/5G core call flows (Attach, TAU/RAU, Handover, Session Management)
• Understanding of protocols: GTP-C/U, Diameter, Radius, HTTP/2, SIP, SCTP, TCP/UDP/IP
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Proficiency with Ericsson CLI (gsh, vshell, epg, pcc)
• Strong OSS/BSS, ENM, NetAct, ENIQ, Wireshark experience
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle high-priority incidents under pressure
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cloud-native 5G Core (dual-mode 5GC, CNIS, SMF/UPF integration)
• Vendor certifications (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei)
• Scripting for automation frameworks or CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to multi-vendor packet core environments
• Understanding of IMS, VoLTE, and network orchestration

Recruitment Pro Tip

To stand out, emphasize real examples of solving complex PS Core incidents—especially cases involving 5G Core, SAPC, or EPC performance issues—as these demonstrate both hands‑on expertise and operational impact.