Remote Lead 5G Core Network Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Lead 5G Core Network Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize our client's 5G core network in a remote-first setting. You will drive cloud-native implementations, design modern network services, and ensure high availability across nationwide connectivity while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires deep expertise in 5G core technologies, APIs, and virtualization, with strong scripting for automation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in mobile core network engineering, with 3+ years in 5G core technologies.
• Deep knowledge of 5G core architecture, protocols and interfaces.
• Hands-on with cloud-native tech, containers, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Proficient in network troubleshooting with Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and NFV.
• Experience with Python or Ansible for automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and remote-work communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, integration, and optimization of 5G core network elements (AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF).
• Develop deployment strategies for 5G core functions in cloud-native environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with RAN, transport, and IT teams for end-to-end integrity.
• Define monitoring metrics and implement real-time analysis tools.
• Develop automation scripts for network provisioning and management.
• Stay updated on 5G standards and industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and architectures.
• Participate in vendor evaluations for 5G core components.

Kenntnisse

5G core knowledge

HTTP/2

RESTful APIs

GTP-U

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Wireshark

tcpdump

VMware

KVM

Python/Ansible

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Wireshark

tcpdump

VMware

KVM

Python

Ansible

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Lead 5G Core Network Engineer to architect, deploy, and optimize our client's 5G core network in a remote-first setting. You will drive cloud-native implementations, design modern network services, and ensure high availability across nationwide connectivity while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires deep expertise in 5G core technologies, APIs, and virtualization, with strong scripting for automation.