About this opportunity:
As Senior Backoffice IP Networks & Cloud Infrastructure Operations Engineer in managed services, you will be leading a highly skilled team consisting of more than 6 Engineers to lead the second level operation of one of the large multivendor Telco-Cloud and IP networks in the manages services. You will be basically responsible for achieving the IP network and cloud infrastructure operational targets under the contractual KPIs and maintain the deliverables quality within the SLAs.
What you will do:
• Fault management and TT resolution• Change request management• Incident and emergency handling• New nodes and service introduction• Nodes/System Upgrades to manage life cycle management• Dealing with internal teams and all vendors TAC to apply changes that match customer needs.
The skills you bring:
• At least 3 years in leadership roles in IP network and Telco-Cloud operations or equivalent.• At least 10 years in IP network and Telco-Cloud operations or equivalent Experience.• Ability to Implement new techniques, or to apply positive changes to the existing processes to improve the operational efficiency.• Ability as team lead to cope with a highly demanding customer while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction levels,• Promote the team work spirit and achieve the best collaboration between all team members,• Efficiently assign tasks and goals, measure and track the individual performance with a clear plan for continues skilling up,• Hire, develop, coach, and steer the team efforts to the correct business direction,• Promote the automation in the team to drive operation excellence with cost effective solutions,• Work efficiently with different domains like planning and support organizations with articulating the proper WLA/OLA to achieve the business goals.• Advanced understanding of IP /MPLS technologies used in Telecom networks is a must• Excellent knowledge of IP routing Protocols (OSPF,ISIS,BGP)• Excellent knowledge of MPLS Technologies (MPLS-TE,LDP,VPLS)• Excellent knowledge of switching technologies• OpenStack hands-on experience is mandatory and certification is plus.• Excellent knowledge dealing with Linux and troubleshooting Linux (RedHat/Debian)• Excellent knowledge of virtualization platforms like ESXi/KVM.• Excellent hands-on experience in OpenStack, Kubernetes 'K8s' troubleshooting is mandatory.• Excellent hands-on experience NFVi Technologies "storage, networking, computing".• Network automation and programming skills (ex.: Ansible/Python) is a plus• CCNP SP or CCIP Certified or Juniper Equivalent is mandatory and CCIE or Juniper Equivalent is a plus
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.
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Primary country and city: Saudi Arabia (SA) || Riyadh
Req ID: 793761
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in IP network and Telco-Cloud operations or equivalent
- At least 10 years of experience in IP network and Telco-Cloud operations or equivalent
- Advanced understanding of IP and MPLS technologies used in telecom networks
- Excellent knowledge of OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols
- Excellent knowledge of MPLS-TE, LDP, and VPLS technologies
- Excellent knowledge of switching technologies
- Hands-on OpenStack experience
- Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, including Red Hat or Debian
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as ESXi or KVM
- Hands-on OpenStack and Kubernetes troubleshooting experience
- Hands-on NFVi experience across storage, networking, and computing
- CCNP SP, CCIP, or equivalent Juniper certification
- Ability to improve operational processes and efficiency
- Ability to lead, coach, develop, and manage a team
- Ability to manage customer satisfaction, KPIs, SLAs, and operational targets
- Network automation and programming skills such as Ansible or Python
- OpenStack certification
- CCIE or equivalent Juniper certification
Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.
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