Join Our Team as a Core Deployment & 5G Slice Integration Engineer

Role Overview:

Ekiva is looking for an experienced Core Deployment & 5G Slice Integration Engineer to support deployment, integration, configuration and troubleshooting of multi-vendor mobile core networks, Private 5G Core platforms and enterprise connectivity solutions.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience working with 4G EPC, 5G Core, network slicing, subscriber management, Core integration and end-to-end service validation.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Deploy and integrate mobile core network solutions for Private 5G and enterprise networks.
• Install, configure and upgrade Core Network software components.
• Configure Core Network services and management platforms.
• Perform:
  • Subscriber provisioning
  • SIM management
  • APN/DNN configuration
  • Service profile configuration
• Support 5G network slicing configuration and validation.
• Perform Core integration with:
  • RAN networks
  • IP Transport networks
  • Enterprise applications
• Execute:
  • End-to-end connectivity testing
  • ATP execution
  • Acceptance testing
• Perform:
  • Alarm validation
  • Fault troubleshooting
  • Root cause analysis
• Support:
  • Software upgrades
  • Licensing activities
  • Backup and restore procedures
• Prepare deployment documentation and technical reports.
• Support technical workshops and solution discussions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical inputs into:
  • Solution design
  • Deployment planning
  • Acceptance criteria

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years experience in Mobile Core Network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • 4G EPC
  • 5G Core
  • Private 5G Core
  • Mobile Network Architecture
  • Network Slicing
• Experience with Core Network vendors including:
  • Ericsson
  • Nokia
  • Samsung
  • Huawei
  • Equivalent platforms
• Strong knowledge of:
  • AMF
  • SMF
  • UPF
  • UDM
  • AUSF
  • PCF
  • Subscriber Management
• Experience integrating Core with RAN and IP Transport networks.
  • Understanding of:
  • IP networking
  • VLAN
  • Routing
  • VPN
  • Firewall connectivity
• Ability to work directly with customers, partners and technical teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visa applications.

• Full-time on site in Egham, ability to commute.

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