5G Core Architect

Role: 5G Core Architect

Location : Herndon VA ( Hybrid )

Long term contract

Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• Deploy and support core network functions across a cutting-edge cloud native standalone 5G network.
• Engage with vendor personnel at Nokia and Mavenir to set up new services and features as well as upgrades.
• Participate in the investigation of innovative 5G technologies to improve the network virtualization infrastructure.
• Architect will join the team of passionate engineers with start-up spirit to deploy and debug DISH’s standalone 5G network.
• Experience on the deployment of 5G packet core .
• Experience working in a live production environment, utilizing CI/CD operations in order to test, debug, and deploy solutions live.
• Ensure that solutions adhere to defined standards and best practices and/or assist in the development of these standards and best practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, with strict deadlines, both as an individual contributor and team player.
• Participates in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology/technical areas.

A Successful Engineer will have the following:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Tele communications or Electrical/Computer Engineering.

·        At Least 7 years of experience working within the Wireless industry on either the carrier or vendor side of the house.

·        Knowledge in various 3GPP and non-3GPP interworking schemes including LWA and LWIP.

·        Hands-on experience with 5G core network design and implementation, including how 5G differs in scope and technology from previous generations.

·        Knowledge and/or documented work experience in the following core functions: SMF / UPF / AMF / NRF / NSSF / PCF / UDM / AUSF / MME, SAEGW, SPGW, or ePDG.

·        Cloud Native Architecture experience including microservices and containerization.

·        Familiar with DevOps and CI/CD methodology.

·        Proven work experience in 5G / CUPS / LTE.

·        General understanding of standard networking protocols and components such as HTTP, DNS, SRV6, TCP/IP, ICMP and load balancing