Packet Core Deployment Engineer

• Lead end-to-end deployment, integration, configuration, and upgrades of Packet Core Network elements across 4G and 5G environments
• Deploy Packet Core nodes on Bare Metal, VNF, and CNF architectures within telecom cloud environments
• Implement Packet Core solutions based on customer requirements and HLD/DLD specifications
• Install, configure, integrate, and upgrade SMF, UPF, PGW, and SGW core network elements
• Support 4G EPC and 5G SA/NSA network component deployments
• Work with OpenStack, VMware, OpenShift, Docker, and container-based environments
• Validate system functionality, perform interoperability testing, and integrate multi-vendor network environments
• Troubleshoot network and deployment issues using Wireshark, system logs, packet captures, and protocol-level debugging
• Analyze and resolve 4G/5G call-flow issues involving VoLTE, VoWiFi, and IoT use cases
• Execute upgrades, patches, migrations, and configuration changes while minimizing service disruption
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize configurations for availability, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with onsite/offshore engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Prepare deployment documentation, configuration records, test reports, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
• Provide technical support during deployment, integration, acceptance testing, and post-deployment activities
• Participate in technical discussions, knowledge sharing, customer presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives

• 5–10 years of experience in telecom network engineering, Packet Core deployment, or related telecommunications infrastructure roles
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Packet Core solution implementation, deployment, integration, or upgrades
• Strong end-to-end understanding of Packet Core architecture and solution implementation
• Deep knowledge of 4G and 5G call flows, network interfaces, protocols, and core network components
• Experience deploying Packet Core nodes on Bare Metal infrastructure, VNFs, and CNFs
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, integrating, upgrading, and troubleshooting Packet Core nodes
• Working knowledge of SMF, UPF, PGW, and SGW and their roles in 4G/5G networks
• Understanding of telecom cloud environments and deployment of EPC and Packet Core solutions on cloud infrastructure
• Good working knowledge of Linux, VMware, Docker, containers, OpenStack, and OpenShift
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting using Wireshark, packet captures, system logs, and protocol analysis
• Ability to execute network deployment activities according to HLD and DLD specifications
• Understanding of VoLTE, VoWiFi, and IoT use cases
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills