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Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Packet Core and Cloud Infra SME Specialist Job ID: 793700
Location: Lagos
The Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure SME is responsible for the architecture, deployment, and operations of telecom packet core systems running on virtualized and cloud-native infrastructures. This role bridges telecom core network expertise with deep knowledge of cloud platforms, ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-performing environments for 4G/5G services. What you will do Design and manage cloud infrastructure supporting Packet Core (EPC, 5G NSA & 5GC) Deploy and support virtualized (VNF) and cloud-native (CNF) network functions Manage cloud platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes) for telecom workloads Oversee infrastructure lifecycle: installation, upgrades, patching, and scaling Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery (DR) readiness Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization Lead complex troubleshooting across network, compute, storage, and virtualization layers Drive automation and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code) Ensure compliance with security policies, hardening, and best practices Work closely with vendors, RAN, transport, and IT teams Participate in incident management, RCA, and escalation handling
Packet Core Knowledge Solid understanding of 2G/3G/4G EPC and 5G Core architectures Familiarity with call flows, signaling, and interfaces Protocol knowledge: GTP, Diameter, SCTP, PFCP, HTTP/2 Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Hands-on experience with: OpenStack (preferred for telecom cloud) Strong understanding of: Compute, storage, and networking in cloud environments Virtualization and container orchestration Operations: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to operate in 24/7 critical environments
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 6–10+ years of experience in telecom core networks and cloud infrastructure Certifications (preferred): Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) OpenStack / VMware certifications Preferred Experience: Experience with Ericsson telco cloud platforms Exposure to 5G NSA & 5G SA deployments Knowledge of network slicing and edge/cloud-native architectures Familiarity with security, hardening, and compliance frameworks Experience in large-scale production environments Key Attributes: Strong ownership and accountability Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Effective communication and stakeholder management Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team
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Deadline
4 Dec 2026
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