Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Wireless Policy Engineer to design, implement, integrate, optimize, and support mobile core policy and charging platforms across 4G LTE and 5G networks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Policy and Charging Control (PCC), Online Charging Systems (OCS), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), and Policy Enforcement Functions (PCEF), along with experience supporting carrier-grade production environments.The engineer will be responsible for the administration, configuration, integration, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of policy platforms including Amdocs (Openet) AOC/AOP Data PCRF/OCS, Nokia Network Policy Controller (NPC) Voice PCRF, and Sandvine (AppLogic) PCEF/DPI solutions. The role also requires knowledge of virtualization, cloud technologies, Linux operating systems, and modern mobile core network architectures.
Required Technical Skills
Policy & Charging Platforms
· Amdocs (Openet) AOC/AOP Data PCRF/OCS.
· Nokia NPC Voice PCRF.
· Sandvine (AppLogic) PCEF & DPI (Deep Packet Inspection).
· Policy and Charging Control (PCC)
· Online Charging System (OCS)
· Policy Control Function (PCF) (preferred)
· Charging Function concepts
Wireless Technologies
· EPC / 5G Standalone (SA) / 5G Non-Standalone (NSA)
· VoLTE / VoNR
· QoS Management
· Subscriber Policy Management
· Traffic Steering
· Network Slicing (preferred)
Mobile Network Protocols
· Diameter - Gx, Gy, Rx, Sy, S6a.
· HTTP/2, REST APIs
· SBI / PFCP (5G)
Operating Systems & Virtualization
· Linux (Red Hat)
· UNIX administration
· VMware vSphere
· Virtual Machines
· VMware ESXi
· Container technologies (Docker preferred)
· Kubernetes/OpenShift (preferred)
Cloud Technologies
· Private Cloud
· OpenStack
· VMware Cloud
· Kubernetes
· Cloud-native architectures
· Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)
· Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs)
Databases & Tools
· Oracle
· PostgreSQL
· MySQL
· SQL
· Shell scripting
· Python (preferred)
· Git
· Ansible (preferred)
Monitoring & Operations
· Performance Monitoring
· KPI Analysis
· Log Analysis
· Fault Management
· Capacity Planning
· Incident Management
· Change Management
· Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
· Years of experience supporting carrier-grade wireless core networks.
o Grade I: 2-5 yrs / Grade II: 5-8 yrs / Grade III: 8-10 yrs or above.
· Years of hands-on experience with PCRF, OCS, or PCF platforms.
o Grade I: 2-3 yrs / Grade II: 3-5 yrs / Grade III: above 5yrs.
· Strong experience with Amdocs (Openet), Nokia NPC, and/or Sandvine technologies.
· Experience supporting high-availability production environments.
· Strong understanding of LTE EPC and 5G Core architectures.
· Experience working with Linux servers and VMware virtualization.
· Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud-native deployment models.
· Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Years of experience supporting carrier-grade wireless core networks (Grade I/II/III specified)
- Hands-on experience with PCRF, OCS, or PCF platforms
- Strong experience with Amdocs (Openet), Nokia NPC, and/or Sandvine technologies
- Policy and Charging Control (PCC) and Charging Function concepts
- Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Policy Enforcement Function (PCEF) experience
- Strong understanding of LTE EPC and 5G Core architectures (SA/NSA)
- Experience with mobile voice technologies (VoLTE, VoNR) and QoS management
- Experience with Diameter protocols (Gx, Gy, Rx, Sy, S6a) and 5G protocols (SBI, PFCP)
- Linux (Red Hat) and UNIX administration
- VMware virtualization (vSphere, ESXi) and VM management
- Experience with cloud technologies, VNFs/CNFs, and cloud-native deployment models
- Database experience: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL
- Shell scripting
- Git for version control
- Performance monitoring, KPI analysis, log analysis, fault and incident management, capacity planning, RCA
- Experience supporting high-availability production environments
- Container technologies (Docker preferred)
- Kubernetes / OpenShift
- Policy Control Function (PCF)
- Network Slicing knowledge
- Python
- Ansible
What We Do
WHO Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships. As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation. WHAT For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success. HOW We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients. WHY We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
