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Telco Cloud Field Engineer
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Telco Cloud Field Engineer
Telco Cloud Field Engineer (United Kingdom)
Our partner is seeking a Telco Cloud Field Engineer to support telecommunications providers in transitioning to cloud-native, software-defined infrastructure. This role works across 5G, NFV, MEC, and edge computing, combining solution architecture, consulting, and hands-on engineering with leading open-source technologies like OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Ceph.
Applications and next steps are handled directly by our partner employer.
About the Role
As a Telco Cloud Field Engineer, you will:
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud platforms supporting VNF, CNF, NFV, MEC, and SDN workloads for next-gen telecom networks.
- Translate customer requirements into cloud architectures using open-source tools and modern infrastructure best practices.
- Serve as a technical consultant for telecom providers, advising on cloud solutions, architecture, and deployment strategies.
- Deploy and optimize private, hybrid, and multi-tenant cloud environments (OpenStack, Kubernetes, MAAS, Ceph).
- Automate deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting (e.g., Python).
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring smooth customer adoption of cloud-native solutions.
- Collaborate with global teams to refine products and platform innovations based on field feedback.
- Shape future cloud and telecommunications platforms through technical discussions and customer collaboration.
Accountabilities
- Architect and deliver scalable cloud-native telco infrastructure supporting virtualised network functions (VNF), containerised network functions (CNF), NFV, MEC, and SDN.
- Translate customer needs into enterprise-grade cloud architectures leveraging open-source technologies.
- Provide technical sales consultancy on cloud solutions, including pre-sales engagements and proof of concept support.
- Deploy and optimise cloud environments across hybrid, private, and multi-tenant setups (e.g., OpenStack, Kubernetes, MAAS, Ceph).
- Implement IaC via Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent to streamline deployments.
- Diagnose and resolve software issues identified during customer rollouts.
- Support customer onboarding and production readiness to accelerate adoption of cloud-native platforms.
- Engage with internal engineering teams to incorporate customer feedback and refine product capabilities.
- Influence industry trends by participating in discussions around 5G, MEC, cloud optimisations, and emerging telco architectures.
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Requirements
Technical Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven understanding of telecom cloud infrastructure, including:
- NFVi (Network Functions Virtualisation Infrastructure)
- VIM (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager)
- NFVO (Network Functions Virtualisation Orchestrator)
- VNFM (Virtualised Network Function Manager)
- MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) applications
- Extensive experience with:
- Linux (deep system-level configuration, tuning, debug)
- Networking (TCP/IP, SDN, OVS, VXLAN)
- Open-source cloud platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph/MariaDB distros or alternatives)
- Low-level optimisations (CPU Pinning, NUMA, SR-IOV, DPDK)
- Practical domain expertise in one or more telecom areas:
- Mobile Packet Core (4G/5G evolutions)
- Private Networks / On-prem 5G RAN
- RAN (Radio Access Network) architectures
- Legacy networks (Voice, IP Backbone, VAS)
- Operations support systems (OSS/BSS)
Technical Skills & Tools
- Automation & scripting: Proficiency in Python for CI/CD, configuration, or monitoring.
- Open-source contributions: Experience with forking, patching, or mastering open-source projects (e.g., OpenStack, Okd, Knative).
- Deep troubleshooting: Capable of resolving hardware/software misconfigurations, latency bottlenecks, or VIM/VNF stability flaws.
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or comparable tools for reproducible environments.
- Documentation: Ability to generate clear runbooks, API reference guides, or customer-facing whitepapers.
Soft Skills & Work Style
- Customer-facing mindset: Strong consultative sales and architecture consulting experience in telecom environments.
- Collaboration: Willing to work seamlessly across global partners (vendors, service providers, industrial customers).
- Resilience & scalability: Capacity to manage complex technical negotiations while balancing customer-facing support.
- Travel flexibility: Ability to travel up to 25%—domestic and international—for on-site engagements or events.
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Preferred/Advantageous
- Contributions to 5G evolutions (O-RAN, NEMO, Networks as a Service).
- Familiarity with industry standards:
- 3GPP, ETSI NFV, TM Forum ODA
- ONAP or similar open-source SDN enterprise automation platforms.
- Multilingual skills: Spanish, Portuguese, or French (helpful for international engagements).
Benefits
A fully remote environment with industry-leading support:
- Competitive salary, subject to annual merit-based adjustments.
- Performance incentives (e.g., bonuses or aquel Advantages / Recognition).
- USD $2,000 annual professional development budget* (courses, certifications, conferences).
- 26 (II) days paid leave (including public holidays), plus global company festive breaks.
- Generous parental and reintegration leave policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working structures.
- Priority status for travel upgrades (e.g., lounge access, elite partner benefits) on company-sponsored trips.
- Global collaboration tools and opportunities for offsite team gatherings.
*Budget adjusted on a bi-annual basis to maintain real value.
How Jobgether Works
This position is managed by our partner employer, who reviews applications submitted here. Our AI job-matching platform automatically screens your CV/resume for alignment with core requirements. Shortlisted applicants are forwarded for direct consideration by the employer’s internal hiring team.
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