5G Core and Kubernates Telecom Systems Engineer

Job Title: 5G Core / Telecom Systems Engineer

Location: Onsite / Hybrid (Client Location)
Duration: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Experience: 3–6 Years

Job Description

We are looking for a 5G Core / Telecom Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in 4G/5G Core networks and cloud-native deployments. The role involves deployment, integration, validation, and troubleshooting of telecom network functions in lab and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, and validate 5G Core (AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF) and 4G LTE EPC components
• Support cloud-native (CNF/VNF) deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, OpenShift/OpenStack
• Perform end-to-end call flow validation, health checks, and RCA using Wireshark, tcpdump, NetScout, Gigamon
• Provide L2/L3 support, on-call troubleshooting, and MOP execution
• Work closely with RAN, Core, and Cloud teams to ensure network stability

Required Skills

• Strong experience in 5G SA/NSA and 4G LTE EPC
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Linux
• Knowledge of ETSI-MANO / NFV / CNF / VNF
• Experience with Packet Core protocols (GTP, HTTP/2, Diameter, SIP)
• Exposure to AWS / Public Cloud is a plus

Nice to Have

• IMS / VoLTE / VoNR experience
• Automation using Shell / Python
• Telecom lab or production support background