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.

ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• Core Network Engineer - IMS (VoLTE / VoNR) works within the Engineering department, responsible for IMS infrastructure as well as deploying, managing, and supporting solutions for wholesale customers.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Core Network Management:
• The Core Network Engineer (IMS) is responsible for the operational integrity, performance, and evolution of IMS voice services, including VoLTE and VoNR.
• The role focuses on the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting and optimization of the IMS platforms and interconnections .
• Operational ownership of IMS infrastructure components, including lifecycle management, configuration, software upgrades, vendor coordination, capacity planning, and fault resolution.
• Operational ownership of IMS interconnections, including SIP and SIP-I connectivity to PSTN, IPX providers, roaming partners, and emergency services (E911 etc). Responsibilities include Client configuration, routing policies, codec negotiation, security controls, and interconnect testing.
• Act as the technical escalation point and subject matter expert for IMS voice services, including VoLTE and VoNR call flows, SIP signalling, RTP media handling, using the open source 5G (NSA / SA) core platforms.
• Support Roaming and Wholesale teams in the implementation of new roaming agreements, with particular focus on VoLTE and VoNR roaming, including configuration support, IREG testing, and fault resolution during commercial launch of service.
• Projects:
• Work with Solution Architects to turn solutions designed for wholesale customers into High Level Design (HLD) documentation.
• When assigned, take ownership of solution deployment for contracted wholesale customers.
• Participate in post-mortem meetings after each project completion to identify learnings that can be applied in future projects.
• Operations:
• Support the Network Operations Centre (NOC) with live wholesale and retail customer support, including both proactive and reactive identification / troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and post-incident reviews for IMS voice services.
• Support planned maintenance, change management, and software upgrades with appropriate risk mitigation and rollback procedures.
• Participate in emergency call rotation for critical issues.
• Skills Development:
• Continuously develop expertise across IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, and emerging voice technologies, including 5G SA voice evolution and roaming capabilities.
• Measurement:
• Performance will be measured using a combination of service availability, mean time to resolution (MTTR), successful deployment and launch of IMS voice services, reduction in repeat incidents, and quality of technical documentation and handover.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years working in the telecommunications industry designing, integrating, and managing mobile IMS networks and interconnections for wireless carrier / MNO, MVNO, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the IMS network elements, interfaces, protocols, and call flows.
• Expert knowledge of Voice SIP / RTP and voice convergence technologies, IMS applications (including VoLTE and VoNR), voice traffic (home network, roaming, PSTN, etc.)
• Ability to design and configure mobile data networks.
• General understanding of Circuit Switched communications protocols such as SS7 (including SCCP, TCAP, MAP, CAMEL, etc.), SIGTRAN, etc.
• Diameter Signaling, DRA & RADIUS.
• Demonstrable experience of managing & configuring IMS network elements including SBG, BGF, MTAS, CSCF, etc. Experience with Ericsson products is a plus.
• Previous experience in management of the Ericsson MPBN is a plus.
• Good understanding of DNS, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• General understanding of Packet Switched communications protocols. APN Management.
• In-depth understanding of 3GPP, ITU-T and ANSI standards.
• Understanding of roaming agreements and IR.21, including IREG testing, a plus.
• IP networking, including IPv4 and IPv6, VPN IPSec and Point-to-Point, transport layer protocols, etc., preferably with CCNA certification.
• Troubleshooting and fault detection.
• Proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Experience of capacity management and dimensioning.
• Understanding Lawful Intercept & CALEA requirements in the PS domain is a plus.
• Successful track record of designing compelling technical solutions based on commercial needs of customers.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial and proactive self-starter with a hunger to make a difference as well as strong performance and results orientation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines in parallel with ability to recognize and adjust priorities as required.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and well organized yet able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to remain calm and methodical during major incidents and service outages.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent skills in building and managing relationships as well as influencing.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Positive and constructive personality, including willingness to go beyond the call-of-duty to ensure successful and on-time delivery of the project.
  
  

If interested, you may contact:

Marjorie Palmario

marjorie.palmario@eclaro.com

551-325-0533

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Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.