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Independent Contractor Packet Core Engineer Jobs

Sr 5G Core Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

This team focuses on the Troubleshooting of our 5G packet core powered by Nokia and Oracle. This ... Engineering. • 8+ years of experience working within the Wireless industry on either the carrier ...

Additionally 911, LI [Calea], Nokia SDL, Oracle Packet Core is a plus * Handle Outages/Service degradations, perform initial RCA and coordinate with vendors, Engineering teams to compose final RCA.

Experience with Evolved Packet Core- EPC protocols (Gx, Diameter etc.) and call flows . 3GPP Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Policy Control and enforcement architecture. Experience in Wireless networking ...

Packet core * Working on multiple mobility platforms (4G LTE, 5G, FirstNet, etc.) * Less focused on IT work like setting up firewalls and routers, but more on managing customer traffic on these ...

Packet core * Working on multiple mobility platforms (4G LTE, 5G, FirstNet, etc.) * Less focused on IT work like setting up firewalls and routers, but more on managing customer traffic on these ...

Packet core * Working on multiple mobility platforms (4G LTE, 5G, FirstNet, etc.) * Less focused on IT work like setting up firewalls and routers, but more on managing customer traffic on these ...

Understanding of 3GPP packet core interfaces and standards. * Experience with networking automation ... Provide comprehensive pre-sales and post-sales engineering support to ensure customer satisfaction ...

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Job description

Packet Core Engineer

Introduction: As a Packet Core Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and supporting various core network elements such as EPC, 5 and related functions. You will work closely with the team to ensure smooth operation and interworking between different network components.

Responsibilities:
  • Support IMS/Messaging platforms (SIP, SMSC, MMSC, RCS, VoLTE/VoNR)
  • Own escalations, including end-to-end RCA, mitigation, and long-term fixes
  • Validate interworking between EPC, 5 IMS/Messaging, Transport, and RAN
Requirements:

Required Skills: DNS, EPC, Packet Core Engineer, 5 AMF/MME, UPF/SGW, SIP, SMSC, MMSC, RCS, VoLTE/VoNR, SMF/PGW, PCF/PCRF, UDM/HSS

Preferred Skills: Experience in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, knowledge of industry standards and protocols, strong communication and teamwork skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.