About this opportunity:
Take this exciting opportunity to join our global professional team at Ericsson as a Senior Network Engineer - Packet Core, responsible for optimization, troubleshooting and performance improvement of Ericsson's packet core and 5G core networks. The role focuses on supporting end-to-end network performance, analyzing KPIs, and ensuring stable and optimized operation across PS core domains.
What You Will Do
- Support end-to-end packet core to improve network KPIs, stability and user experience.
- Analyze network KPIs, traffic patterns and subscriber behaviour and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across MME, EPG, SGW, PGW, HSS, SAPC, WMG, DSC and 5GC components.
- Support capacity planning, performance tuning and QoS/parameter audits.
- Assist in upgrades, new feature activations and new node installations from a performance perspective.
- Work with RAN, IP, Cloud and OSS teams to improve end-to-end network performance issues.
- Participate in customer technical discussions related to KPIs, network issues and optimization outcomes.
- Provide input to RFP and pre-sales activities related to packet core network design and optimization.
The Skills You Bring
- BSc in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
- 6+ years of experience in packet core, 5G Core optimization, planning and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Ericsson's packet core and 5G Core, including MME, EPG, SAPC/PCF, SGW, PGW, HSS and 5GC network functions.
- Proven experience in KPI analysis, performance improvement and network capacity optimization.
- Understanding of end-to-end packet core call flow and interfaces with RAN and IP Core networks.
- Experience with cloud, VNF and CNF environments; 5G Core experience preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex packet core issues and guide provide solution.
- Good customer communication and collaboration skills.
- Very good command of the English language.
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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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive 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.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 779524
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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.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
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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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