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Glow Networks

IMS Core Engineer

Memphis, TN · On-site

$73K - $98K/yr

... network nodes (EPC/IMS/5GC) for both data and voice services. • Solid experience in interfaces and protocols used in 4G and 5G core networks (integration/troubleshooting). • Solid experience in ...

Stellent IT LLC

EPC Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Analyze and optimize call flows across EPC and 5G Core. Work with network protocols including GTP, Diameter, SCTP, TCP/IP, and HTTP/2. Develop and integrate solutions aligned with 3GPP standards. Use ...

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer (IMS)

Richardson, TX

Core Network Engineer (IMS) Job Number: 26-00673 Use your skills where innovative technology ... the open source 5G (NSA / SA) core platforms. Support Roaming and Wholesale teams in the ...

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer (IMS)

Richardson, TX · On-site

Core Network Engineer (IMS) Job Number: 26-00673 Use your skills where innovative technology ... the open source 5G (NSA / SA) core platforms. Support Roaming and Wholesale teams in the ...

EchoStar

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Plano, TX · On-site

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IMS Core Engineer

IMS Core Engineer

Glow Networks

Memphis, TN • On-site

$73K - $98K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Customer Support Engineer / IMS CORE – MEMPHIS, TN _ 100% onsite

Duration: 12 Months, Extendable 

Location: Memphis, TN

Candidates Must have and be able to discuss in detail during a technical interview.

• Hands-on experience in managing, operating, and supporting Nokia core network nodes (EPC/IMS/5GC) for both data and voice services.

• Solid experience in interfaces and protocols used in 4G and 5G core networks (integration/troubleshooting).

• Solid experience in Kubernetes and container environments for operating and managing Containerized Network Functions.

Candidate must have recent experience with the ability to complete the following requirements:

Core RE Requirements:

• Perform first level of troubleshooting/response for anomalies found in the above elements.

• Raise tickets with Nokia care for issues that he couldn’t solve.

• Support activities/migrations/upgrades on behalf of customer (those are normally carried out by nokia care).

• Prepare/review MOPs of activities.

• Participate in ORT/ATP.

• Provide incident reports and kpi reports (if this is covered in the sow for RE).

REQUIREMENTS (must have):

• Experience in 4G and 5G packet core operation and architecture, preferably Nokia solutions.

• Experience in SDM operation and architecture, preferably Nokia solutions.

• Knowledge of CNF operation and lifecycle management.

• O&M experience in mme, spgw, amf, smf, upf, nrf.

• O&M experience in pcrf, hss, pcf, udm, ausf, udr.

• O&M experience in cscf, TAS, sbc, mrf.

Plus (good to have):

• Experience in Nokia CMMand CMG nodes.

• Experience in Nokia APC (pcrf, hss, pcf, udm, ausf, udr).

• Experience in Nokia EVC.

• O&M experience in Nokia CMU platform (CNF mode of deployment) through cli and CMU GUI.UI.

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