Ericsson

Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure SME

Ericsson  •  Lagos, NG (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

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About this opportunity

We are seeking a Packet Core & Cloud Infrastructure Expert to design, deploy, and operate telecom packet core systems on virtualized and cloud-native infrastructures. You will bridge telecom core network expertise with cloud platform operations, ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-performing environments for 4G and 5G services.

What you will do:

  • Design and manage cloud infrastructure supporting packet core systems
  • Deploy and support virtualized and cloud-native network functions on OpenStack and Kubernetes
  • Oversee infrastructure lifecycle: installation, upgrades, patching, and scaling
  • Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization
  • Lead troubleshooting across network, compute, storage, and virtualization layers
  • Support integration of core network nodes
  • Drive automation through DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitor systems using industry standard tools
  • Ensure security, hardening, and compliance standards
  • Collaborate with vendors, radio access network, transport, and IT teams
  • Manage incidents, root cause analysis, and escalations

The skill you bring:

  • Deep knowledge of cellular network core architectures and signaling protocols
  • Hands-on experience with OpenStack and Kubernetes environments
  • Strong expertise in cloud compute, storage, and networking
  • Proven troubleshooting skills across infrastructure layers
  • Experience in 24/7 production-critical environments
  • Expertise in high availability design and disaster recovery
  • Security hardening and compliance knowledge
  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 6+ years in telecom core networks and cloud infrastructure
  • Proficiency with OpenStack and/or Kubernetes

Preferred:

  • Cloud or container orchestration certifications
  • Ericsson telco cloud platform experience
  • 5G deployment exposure
  • Large-scale production environment experience

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Nigeria (NG) || Lagos

Req ID: 788174

Ericsson

About Ericsson

The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive.

The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe.

Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today.

Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative.

The shift is happening. Are you part of it?

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kista, SE
Year Founded
1876
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