Remote 5G Core Network Lead | NFV & Cloud-Native

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive healthcare

Generous paid time off

Fully remote work environment

Leadership development opportunities

Work with cutting-edge 5G core tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Lead Core Network Engineer to steer the evolution of the 5G Core and IMS across nationwide operations. You will architect, design, deploy, and optimize core network elements while guiding a team of engineers in a fully remote setup.

The role demands deep NFV and cloud-native expertise, strong 3GPP knowledge, and leadership to deliver reliable, scalable services. Exceptional communication skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in core/mobile networks.
Deep knowledge of 5G Core architecture (AMF/SMF/UPF) and IMS.
Hands-on with NFV infra (OpenStack/VMware) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
Strong IP networking understanding and experience with performance analysis tools.
Proven leadership and remote team management abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and evolution of the 5G Core and IMS.
Oversee deployment, integration, and commissioning of core network functions nationwide.
Drive NFV and cloud-native core deployment strategies.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of core network.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to core network engineers.
Collaborate with RAN, transport, and IT teams for end-to-end delivery.
Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
Stay current with 3GPP standards and emerging core network tech.