Packet Core (PS) Engineer
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 1-Year Extendable Project
About the Company
Join a globally recognized technology leader at the forefront of telecommunications and digital transformation. The organization delivers cutting-edge network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and intelligent technologies that power some of the world’s largest mobile operators. With a strong focus on innovation, large-scale deployments, and continuous learning, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to work on advanced telecom environments, gain international project exposure, and contribute to high-impact, mission-critical network operations.
About the Role
We are looking for a Packet Core Engineer to join a major telecom project in Cairo, supporting 4G/5G core network operations. The role involves troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and supporting data services across a live network environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide L1/L2 support for Packet Core (EPC / 5G Core) network elements
- Troubleshoot data connectivity issues, session failures, and KPI degradation
- Analyze signaling (GTP, Diameter) and perform trace analysis
- Monitor system performance, alarms, and capacity
- Support configuration, testing, upgrades, and patching activities
- Execute health checks and support daily network operations
- Collaborate with teams on incident resolution and performance optimization
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in Packet Core / EPC / 4G / 5G networks
- Hands-on experience with: MME, SGW, PGW or AMF, SMF, UPF,GTP, Diameter, and IP networking fundamentals
- Strong understanding of: Attach, session management, handover procedures, KPI analysis and troubleshooting
- Experience with trace tools (e.g., Wireshark)
- Familiarity with ITIL processes
- Good communication skills in English
Experience with Huawei Packet Core / EPC / 5G Core systems is highly recommended
