Sr. Gateway Application Engineer Mobile Private Network (MPN)

Overview

Remote
$40 - $50
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Adobe AIR
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Collaboration
Communication
Docker
Ericsson
High Availability
Kubernetes
Linux
Linux+
Microsoft Windows
Migration
Network
Nokia
OpenStack
Project Management
RHCSA
Red Hat Linux
Reporting
Routers
SMF
Scripting
UPS
Workflow

Job Details

They need to have great communication skills.

This is working on the 5G Core, so candidates really need to know/understand SMF/UPF to effectively automate the operations and deployments to Openstack Openshift/Kubernetes, and Helm chart.

Location: 100% Remote

Type: 12+ contract

Schedule: 60%-day shift and 40% (Maintenance Windows 12am 5am EST)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Gateway Application Engineer to support the deployment and integration of a new Ericsson SMF/UPF environment within a Mobile Private Network (MPN) infrastructure. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, focused on Day 0 and Day 1 deployments, automation, and seamless customer migrations. You ll work alongside a talented team of engineers to deliver MPN as a service across diverse platforms, ensuring high availability and zero downtime.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead site turn-ups and First Office Application (FOA) deployments for new SMF/UPF environments.
  • Perform customer and account migrations with zero service interruption.
  • Develop and execute automation scripts for pre/post checks, on-air validation, and migration workflows.
  • Collaborate with transport teams to integrate with Cisco/Nokia SR fabric.
  • Ensure smooth handoff to operations teams and support transition to production.
  • Work within approved maintenance windows, primarily during night shifts, to minimize customer impact.
  • Assist with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Helm deployments in a Linux environment.

Must-Have Skills

3-4 years of experience with:

  • OpenStack
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker (including docker-compose)
  • Linux system administration
  • Hands-on experience with Ericsson SMF/UPF components
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals:
    • Task tracking and deadline management
    • Status reporting and stakeholder communication

Desired Skills Experience with:

  • Cisco Gateway 5000 series
  • Cisco Border Leaf / Access Leaf architecture
  • Nokia 7K routers

Scripting and automation using:

  • Python
  • Ansible

Education & Certifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred certifications:

  • Red Hat OpenStack
  • Python (PCEP, PCAP, PCPP)
  • Linux+ or RHCSA/RHCE
  • MongoDB Certified Developer Associate
  • Cisco CCNA
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