Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure SME at Ericsson

We are seeking a Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure Expert to design, deploy, and operate telecom packet core systems on virtualized and cloud-native infrastructures. You will bridge telecom core network expertise with cloud platform operations, ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-performing environments for 4G and 5G services.


What you will do:


Design and manage cloud infrastructure supporting packet core systems
Deploy and support virtualized and cloud-native network functions on OpenStack and Kubernetes
Oversee infrastructure lifecycle: installation, upgrades, patching, and scaling
Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery readiness
Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization
Lead troubleshooting across network, compute, storage, and virtualization layers
Support integration of core network nodes
Drive automation through DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code
Monitor systems using industry standard tools
Ensure security, hardening, and compliance standards
Collaborate with vendors, radio access network, transport, and IT teams
Manage incidents, root cause analysis, and escalations


The skill you bring:


Deep knowledge of cellular network core architectures and signaling protocols
Hands-on experience with OpenStack and Kubernetes environments
Strong expertise in cloud compute, storage, and networking
Proven troubleshooting skills across infrastructure layers
Experience in 24/7 production-critical environments
Expertise in high availability design and disaster recovery
Security hardening and compliance knowledge
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills


Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years in telecom core networks and cloud infrastructure
Proficiency with OpenStack and/or Kubernetes


Preferred:


Cloud or container orchestration certifications
Ericsson telco cloud platform experience
5G deployment exposure
Large-scale production environment experience