The Mobile Packet Backbone Network Senior Engineer will work in a Managed Services environment, focusing on MPBN/PS Core domain operations. They will be responsible for maintaining and improving network KPIs, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with vendors and teams to ensure smooth network operations. This role requires a strong understanding of core routing and transport protocols, as well as experience with multi-vendor equipment and 2G/3G/4G/5G data technologies.
Responsibilities- Perform MPBN performance optimization to meet network KPIs.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot MPBN and Packet Core nodes.
- Prepare design documents and support ancillary network deployments.
- Assign, update, and maintain Network IP planning documents.
- Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on MPBN and Packet Core nodes.
- Determine correlations between applications, Packet Core, RAN, and IPRAN.
- Manage software and hardware updates on MPBN nodes.
- Follow up on MPBN work orders and incident reports.
- Verify and ensure timely closure of domain trouble tickets and change requests.
Act as a customer interface and provide local domain support to the NOC.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications.
- 5-10 years of experience or above in a relevant field.
- Strong IP skills with professional certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Nokia NRS, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIE).
- Extensive experience in multi-vendor Routers, Switches, and Firewalls.
- Good understanding of 3GPP interfaces and call flows.
- At least 2 years of experience in Unix/Linux administration.
- Integration and support experience in 2G/3G/4G/5G data technologies.
- Ability to work with third parties to enhance customer experience.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to provide on-the-job training and support to team members.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications
- 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field
- Strong IP skills with professional certifications
- Extensive experience in multi-vendor Routers, Switches, and Firewalls
- Good understanding of 3GPP interfaces and call flows
- At least 2 years of experience in Unix/Linux administration
- Integration and support experience in 2G/3G/4G/5G data technologies
- Ability to work with third parties to enhance customer experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to provide on-the-job training and support to team members
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
-
Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
Nokia Insights
What We Do
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
