PLTE Nokia Core Engineer

Job Description

The team is seeking a Private LTE (PLTE) Core Engineer with a strong background in core network and core site deployments (this role is not focused on radio/RAN engineering). The engineer will work closely with multiple project teams aligned to PLTE initiatives to assess network readiness and prepare environments for installation and deployment.
This role involves evaluating the current state of the network, providing recommendations on next steps, performing design reviews, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and technology vendors to successfully deploy and integrate solutions. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with approximately 3 days onsite (office/field) and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities
Produce engineering documentation, design standards, and operational procedures to support new deployments
Provide engineering support for 5G Core signaling, including AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, PCF, and other service-based architecture components
Analyze and optimize Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling flows, including registration, session management, mobility, and security procedures
Design and enhance Private LTE / 5G Core architectures, ensuring robust signaling paths and seamless integration with MPLS and DWDM transport networks
Architect, implement, and maintain transport networks across a distributed geographic footprint, including resiliency, capacity planning, and end-to-end performance engineering
Configure and troubleshoot MPLS routing, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, LDP, RSVP-TE, QoS, and traffic engineering across multi-site topologies
Develop and maintain automation and scripting tools for LTE/5G monitoring, KPI collection, alarm correlation, and proactive fault detection
Perform deep-dive root cause analysis for escalated 5G Core and signaling issues and drive long-term corrective actions
Support new site deployments, transport backhaul integration, and expansion of distributed 5G / PLTE infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on lab validation, feature testing, and vendor coordination for new capabilities and software releases

Top Skills & Technical Expertise
Hands-on experience with Private LTE / 5G Core platforms and PLTE deployments
Strong expertise in core and NAS signaling, including registration, PDU session establishment, mobility, and authentication flows
Proven experience designing and supporting MPLS transport networks across distributed environments
Proficiency in scripting and automation for LTE/5G monitoring using Python, Bash, or similar tools
Ability to architect and troubleshoot multi-site transport backbones, including redundancy, failover strategies, and QoS frameworks
Experience supporting or designing LTE / 5G networks
Familiarity with virtualization and cloud-native network functions, including virtualized platforms and automation frameworks
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.