Packet Core Operations Engineer

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000795/Tshid

Date posted:

Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Mobile sector is seeking a Packet Core Operations Engineer on a contract duration of 12 months

Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Packet Core Operations Engineer to manage, monitor, and optimize the performance of our mobile core network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, reliability, and service quality across 3G, 4G, and 5G packet core domains. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates strong troubleshooting capabilities, and collaborates effectively across teams to resolve complex network issues.

POSITION INFO:
Essential Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field
3–5 years of hands-on experience in packet core operations within telecom environments
Strong understanding of 3GPP standards and mobile core protocols (GTP, Diameter, SCTP, IPsec)
Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, NetAct, U2000, SolarWinds)
Experience with virtualization platforms (NFV, VMware, OpenStack) and containerized environments
Familiarity with incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, ServiceNow)
Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
Effective communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Vendor certifications (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, Cisco) in packet core technologies
Exposure to 5G SA/NSA operations and cloud-native core components
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible)
Knowledge of lawful interception and regulatory compliance processes

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