We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated NFVI SDN Engineer to join our team at Ericsson. As an NFVI SDN Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the telco cloud network infrastructure, including switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, and SDN solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of the network and provide technical support to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong networking background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-first mindset.
What you will do:
- Maintain and manage Telco cloud network infrastructure NFVI&SDN (Ericsson) and Hands-on experince of CNIS and Kubernetes.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operations of the network.
- Provide technical support to customers and address their network-related issues.
- Familiarity with OpenStack and Kubernetes platforms (Redhat/Mirantis) for network virtualization.
- Knowledge of Hyperscale Cloud Hardware Platforms (Ericsson HDS8000 & BSP8100, Dell and HPE)
- Good Working knowledge of Cloud Storage Products (Nexenta/ScaleIO/Ceph)
- Monitor network performance using tools like Zabbix, ZenOSS, and Nagios Log Server.
- Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, and Ansible for automation and network management tasks.
- Collaborate with team members and share knowledge to enhance the team's overall capabilities.
- Skilled with Network Technologies (Switches, Routers and Load Balancers)
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot SDN solutions, specifically Pluribus Networks | Ericsson SDN (ODL).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to NFVI SDN.
The skills you bring:
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience or equivalent in Engineering preferably in Electronics, Computer science, Telecommunication or equivalent.
- Experience level 6+ years in Ericsson NFVI SDN
- Strong Networking Background (Cisco, Juniper - Switches, Routers)
- Knowledge of Network Products like Load Balancers (F5, A10), Firewall (Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, FortiGate & A10)
- Good Working knowledge of Pluribus Networks | Ericsson SDN (ODL)
- Familiar with OpenStack/Kubernetes (Redhat, Mirantis)
- Knowledge of Tools like Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server
- Scripting Knowledge via Bash, Python, Ansible
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
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At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
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Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select if STV): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Sales Incentive Plan (select if SIP): Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson's Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
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Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
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Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
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Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
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As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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