MS Specialist Core

Nokia

Nokia

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

A Managed Services Core Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of core network infrastructure within a managed services environment. This role requires a deep understanding of network technologies, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Customer Services in different areas such as technical support, account support, operations, maintenance, network design deployment integration transformation, and education.


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A Managed Services Core Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of core network infrastructure within a managed services environment. This role requires a deep understanding of network technologies, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You Have:

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech with 3+ years of experience in Ericsson Packet Core Domain (5G Core Nodes Access and Mobility Management Function, Session Management Function, User Plane Function, Network Repository Function and LTE Nodes - Mobility Management Entity, Evolved Packet Gateway Serving Gateway).
  • Understanding on call flows of 5G / LTE like Registration, Re-Registration, De-Registration, VoLTE Call, Break-in / Break-Out, Hand-over, roaming etc.
  • Excellent knowledge on LTE and 5G Evolved Packet Core / 5G Core Architecture Interface and Protocols.
  • Good Understanding on Service Based Architecture concepts/Network Slicing

If would be nice If you also had:

  • Knowledge on Cloud Native Architecture and experience on Microservices, Kubernetes, Dockers, Containers
  • Exposure in IMS architecture with all the nodes

  • Actively contribute to fault management/configuration activities of 5G Standalone Core Network. coordination with Project teams for High Level Design/Low Level Design/Test Object List reviews, and network integration activities.
  • Resolve trouble ticket within Service Level Agreement and maintain a quality service to end customer.
  • Method of Procedure (MOP)/Work Instruction (WI) preparation for the activities and new learning.
  • Coordinating with care team for finding and analyzing the Root Cause Analysis
  • Guiding team members to execute complex & critical configuration changes
  • Tracking of issues related to tools and timely escalation as per pre-defined matrix
  • Attending governance call with region and internal teams. Also responsible for analyzing and implementation of feedbacks from customers.