MS Core Cloud Specialist PS Core - 2
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About this opportunity
Ericsson is seeking a highly skilled MS Core Cloud Specialist - Packet Core to join our team in Sydney, NSW. This senior role requires deep expertise in Ericsson PS Core platforms and Amdocs PCF/PCRF to manage and evolve Packet Core network infrastructure across Australian Data Centers.
What you will do
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Operate and maintain Ericsson PS Core nodes (vSGSNMME, vCGSNMME, vCSGNEPG, Consumer/Corporate vEPG, LTE-CA, DNS, Native WMG) across Sydney Data Centers
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Manage and maintain Amdocs PCF (N7/N15/N28) and PCRF (Gx/Gy/Gz) nodes for policy and charging
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Perform fault management, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis for PS Core outages
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Execute software upgrades, patch management, and capacity expansions on Ericsson/Amdocs platforms
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Monitor network KPIs using Grafana, Kalix, and Ericsson ENM; resolve degradations proactively
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Perform configuration management and provisioning using Ericsson ENM and OneFM
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Develop and review MOPs for change management and maintenance windows
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Collaborate with IMS, Fixed Voice, VAS, and NOC teams on cross-domain incidents
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Provide Level 3 support and vendor TAC escalation management
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Maintain accurate network documentation and knowledge-base articles
You will bring
Education and experience
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Education: Bachelor's in Telecom, Electronics, Computer Science or equivalent
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Experience: 15+ years PS Core network engineering - hands-on Ericsson platforms
Mandatory technical skills
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Deep expertise in Ericsson vSGSN, vCGSN, vEPG, LTE-CA
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Strong hands-on experience with Amdocs PCF/PCRF (PCF N7/N15/N28; PCRF Gx/Gy/Gz)
Tool knowledge
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Grafana
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Kalix
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Ericsson ENM
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OneFM
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ITSM / ServiceNow
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Unix / Linux CLI
Protocol and technology knowledge
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Diameter
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GTP-C / GTP-U
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PFCP
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S1-MME
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HTTP/2 (5G)
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5G NAS
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RADIUS
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IPv4 / IPv6
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QoS / 5QI
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SCTP
Node types and platforms
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Ericsson - vSGSNMME: Serving GPRS Support Node / Mobility Management Entity - 2G/3G/4G attach and session management
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Ericsson - vCGSNMME: Combined GGSN/PGW - packet gateway, bearer management, APN routing
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Ericsson - vCSGNEPG: Cloud Smart GGSN/EPG - EPC gateway functions, VoLTE bearer support
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Ericsson - Consumer/Corporate vEPG: Evolved Packet Gateway - consumer and corporate APN separation
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Ericsson - LTE-CA: LTE Charging Aggregator - offline charging, CDR generation and mediation
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Ericsson - DNS (Gn/Gp): Domain Name System for GPRS inter-PLMN routing and APN resolution
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Ericsson - Native WMG: Wireless Mediation Gateway - mediation and routing of charging records
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Amdocs - PCF: Policy Control Function (N7/N15/N28) - 5G policy rules and QoS control
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Amdocs - PCRF: Policy & Charging Rules Function (Gx/Gy/Gz) - 4G policy and online/offline charging
Additional advantages and requirements
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Added advantage: Good understanding of 5G Technology and PS Core KPIs, with ability to interpret and act on packet core performance degradation trends
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Right to Work: Full right to work in Australia; Sydney-based or relocating
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
Primary country and city: Australia (AU) || Sydney
Req ID: 788217
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