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3B Staffing LLC

Core Network Engineer

Murphy, TX · On-site

Core Network Engineer - Nokia Location: Plano, TX, US (On-site, Local Candidates Only) Contract Type: 3-Month Contract (C2C) Travel: None Required Final round will be onsite interview Hands-on ...

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer 5G

Richardson, TX

Core Network Engineer 5G Job Number: 26-00605 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Core Network Engineer 5G for our client in Richardson, TX. ECLARO ...

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer 5G

Palestine, TX · On-site

Core Network Engineer 5G Job Number: 26-00605 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Core Network Engineer 5G for our client in Richardson, TX. ECLARO ...

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure network and traffic ...

New

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$99.30K - $136.10K/yr

Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure network and traffic ...

New

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$104.90K - $143.80K/yr

Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure network and traffic ...

New

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

$108.60K - $148.70K/yr

Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure network and traffic ...

New

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$101.60K - $139.20K/yr

Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure network and traffic ...

New

AIG

Senior Core Network Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$101.60K - $139.20K/yr

Responsibilities : • Lead engineering in enterprise core network and cloud networking environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. • Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure ...

New

Eclaro

Core Network Engineer (IMS)

Richardson, TX · On-site

Core Network Engineer (IMS) Job Number: 26-00673 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Core Network Engineer (IMS) for our client in Richardson, TX. ...

GFiber

Senior Core Network Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122.10K - $167.20K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Core Network Engineer to join the Core & Transport team. In this role, you will be a key architect of our network's future, responsible for the strategic design ...

DanSources

Core Network Engineer (IPAM)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of CORE Network Engineering (IPAM) to support our government customers' global enterprise networks. The Network Architecture team ...

DanSources

Core Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

This role involves the maintenance of network hardware and software, ensuring continuous monitoring to guarantee network availability for all system users. The position requires performing necessary ...

C3EL

Senior Network Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$102.90K - $140.90K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Fort Shafter Flats, HI **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Job ... This position is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of core ...

C3EL

Senior Network Engineer

Honolulu, HI

$102.70K - $140.70K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance: Secret Location : Fort Shafter Flats, HI (Due to the ... This position is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of core ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance core network engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Core Network EngineerNetwork Operations Center (NOC) Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco certificationsCompTIA Network+, CCNA
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, project-based24/7 NOC facilities, shift work
Employer & IndustryFreelance, consulting firms, telecomsTelecom companies, managed service providers

The Freelance Core Network Engineer typically works independently on complex network design, configuration, and troubleshooting projects for clients remotely or on-site. In contrast, a NOC Technician monitors and maintains network health in a centralized facility, often working in shifts. Both roles require networking certifications like CCNA, but the freelance engineer focuses on project-based work, while the NOC technician handles ongoing network operations.

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Core Network Engineer

Core Network Engineer

3B Staffing LLC

Murphy, TX • On-site

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Job description

Core Network Engineer - Nokia
Location: Plano, TX, US (On-site, Local Candidates Only)
Contract Type: 3-Month Contract (C2C)
Travel: None Required
Final round will be onsite interview
Hands-on operational experience with Nokia Packet Core (UPF, SMF, AMF, PCF), strong understanding of Packet Core call flows, degradation/failure scenarios, alarm patterns, KPIs, and L3/L4 support or NOC experience.
Company Overview
Our client is a leading multinational telecommunications technology company seeking a skilled Core Network Engineer to provide operational expertise in Nokia Packet Core networks. This is a time-sensitive project requiring on-site presence in Plano, TX.
Role Summary
The Core Network Engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Packet Core operations, ensuring that analytics and root cause analysis (RCA) results are accurate, credible, and actionable from a Core Network Operations (NOC) perspective. This is a domain validation and governance role, not a development role, supporting a pilot project with a strong focus on operational integrity.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide SME guidance on Nokia Packet Core network functions (UPF, SMF, AMF, PCF).
  • Validate alarm correlations and RCA signatures against actual operational behavior.
  • Define and assess success criteria from a Core Ops/NOC perspective.
  • Identify incorrect correlations, false positives, and missing scenarios.
  • Support interpretation of analytics outputs for operations and engineering teams.
  • Contribute to pilot findings, recommendations, and next-step decisions.
Required Technical Skills
  • Hands-on operational experience with Nokia Packet Core (UPF, SMF, AMF, PCF).
  • Strong understanding of Packet Core call flows and common degradation/failure scenarios.
  • Knowledge of alarm patterns and KPIs.
  • Experience in L3/L4 support, NOC, or ATAC-type environments.
Preferred Experience
  • Exposure to national-scale Core Network environments.
  • Familiarity with adjacent Core functions: USD, UDM, PCF, Charging, IMS Voice Core.
  • Experience participating in RCA, incident reviews, or post-mortems.

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