Subject Matter Expert – Packet Core

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The Role
Reviews and approves Live Network Intervention plans, procedures, scripts, and delivery artifacts for mobile core networks. Evaluates network impacts, risks, and KPIs; supervises execution quality; documents findings and best practices; and contributes to automation initiatives. The role requires deep packet core expertise, solution architecture experience, telecom standards knowledge, and familiarity with cloud, virtualization, Kubernetes, databases, and network protocols.
Summary Generated by Built In

Driving quality execution for our customers is critical for the long-term success of Nokia and customer satisfaction is the main measure of this objective. In this role, you will ensure the success of a Live Network Intervention by taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the LNI artifacts, procedures, scripts needed to execute the planned activities and supervise LNI execution.

Responsibilities
  • As a Services Assurance Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for analysing and approving the services delivery artifacts that will be used to support Live Network Intervention.
  • You will accomplish this by leveraging your extensive Mobile Core expertise, best practices, and lessons learned. This role will require you to look across product domains and measure the impact and risks of LNI activities at a solution level.
  • Review and approve LNI plans to include data sources like CiQ, implementation procedures, scripts and other LNI artifacts prior to implementation on the customer network.
  • Review and establish the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that will be used to measure impacts to the network based on LNI work to be performed.
  • Capture details of the review and as needed contribute findings to lessons learned and best practices.
  • Contribute to Automation programs focused on LNI preparations and executions.
  • Ensure high-quality project delivery by monitoring delivery KPIs, execution plans, and overall project performance.
Qualifications

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in architecting software, IT, or telecom solutions.
  • Proven experience in defining architecture and delivering those solutions to the market.
  • Extensive experience in telecommunications, with a deep understanding of Mobile Core network elements and technologies, their evolution, and the latest industry trends.
  • Understanding of the interfaces and interactions between Mobile Core solution elements including 3rd party’s. 
  • Knowledge and Hands-on experience with Packet Core functions: MME, S/PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF
  • Competences on TCP/IP & main Protocols: Diameter (Gx-Rx-Sy)/ HTTP2/ SIP / Sigtran / SOAP-XML / SNMP.
  • Competences in Java/J2EE, Linux, DBMS, web technologies, cloud/virtualization, Kubernetes, containers, SDN, and data analytics.
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux OS’s & Databases (Aerospike/MariaDB/Oracle/SQL)
  • Advanced competence of NW Architectures/Products & International standards: 3GPP/ETSI.

Nice to have:

  • Cloud knowledge (VNF, CNF) & related products (CBIS/CBAM – NCS/NCOM) or platform VMware/OpenStack.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Good Communication skills which shall enable appropriate articulation of Issues / risks and their mitigation
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 

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We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience architecting software, IT, or telecommunications solutions
  • Experience defining architectures and delivering solutions to market
  • Extensive telecommunications experience with deep knowledge of Mobile Core network elements, technologies, evolution, and industry trends
  • Understanding of interfaces and interactions between Mobile Core solution elements, including third-party systems
  • Hands-on experience with MME, S/PGW, AMF, SMF, and UPF Packet Core functions
  • Competence with TCP/IP and Diameter, HTTP/2, SIP, SIGTRAN, SOAP-XML, and SNMP protocols
  • Competence in Java/J2EE, Linux, DBMS, web technologies, cloud and virtualization, Kubernetes, containers, SDN, and data analytics
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and Aerospike, MariaDB, Oracle, or SQL databases
  • Advanced competence in network architectures, products, and 3GPP/ETSI standards
  • Cloud knowledge involving VNF/CNF and related Nokia products such as CBIS, CBAM, NCS, or NCOM
  • Experience with VMware or OpenStack
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills for articulating issues, risks, and mitigations

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.

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