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Packet Core Support Solution Architect
2026-11-13T07:20:32+00:00
Ericsson
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Customer Service, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-11-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Company Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are work...

What you will do:

  • Own and drive complex Customer Service Requests (CSRs) from initiation to closure, ensuring effective coordination and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead complex Packet Core network and node investigations, troubleshooting technical issues and identifying root causes.
  • Develop and coordinate solutions to restore and maintain network stability.
  • Provide technical leadership during major incidents, emergency handling, customer escalations, and crisis situations.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned solutions throughout investigation, resolution, and service improvement.
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding their network environment, priorities, and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Identify product, process, and service improvements and translate technical findings into clear requirements.
  • Identify potential business opportunities arising from customer requirements and operational challenges.
  • Escalate recurring problems, process deficiencies, and operational irregularities to relevant stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain known solutions and technical knowledge articles.
  • Apply relevant Solution Management and global support processes.

The skills you bring:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Telecommunications, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant telecommunications experience, with extensive Packet Core support, integration, or operations expertise.
  • Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent understanding of Packet Core architecture, EPC, call flows, session management, and mobility management.
  • Strong understanding of surrounding domains, including Circuit-Switched Core, IMS, and RAN.
  • Strong Ericsson Packet Core product knowledge, particularly EPG, SGSN-MME, PCC/PCG, PCRF (SAPC/CCPC), and DNS/IPWorks.
  • Excellent knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies, including cloud-native environments, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Excellent knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Strong IP networking knowledge, including routing, protocols, network design, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades.
  • Experience with First Office Application (FOA), Proof of Concept (PoC), or similar customer validation activities.
  • Knowledge of PROPS-C or similar support/service-management frameworks.
  • Ability to lead technical teams during complex investigations and critical customer situations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and customer-facing consulting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and align technical solutions with customer and business priorities.
  • Own and drive complex Customer Service Requests (CSRs) from initiation to closure, ensuring effective coordination and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead complex Packet Core network and node investigations, troubleshooting technical issues and identifying root causes.
  • Develop and coordinate solutions to restore and maintain network stability.
  • Provide technical leadership during major incidents, emergency handling, customer escalations, and crisis situations.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned solutions throughout investigation, resolution, and service improvement.
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding their network environment, priorities, and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Identify product, process, and service improvements and translate technical findings into clear requirements.
  • Identify potential business opportunities arising from customer requirements and operational challenges.
  • Escalate recurring problems, process deficiencies, and operational irregularities to relevant stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain known solutions and technical knowledge articles.
  • Apply relevant Solution Management and global support processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent understanding of Packet Core architecture, EPC, call flows, session management, and mobility management.
  • Strong understanding of surrounding domains, including Circuit-Switched Core, IMS, and RAN.
  • Strong Ericsson Packet Core product knowledge, particularly EPG, SGSN-MME, PCC/PCG, PCRF (SAPC/CCPC), and DNS/IPWorks.
  • Excellent knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies, including cloud-native environments, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Excellent knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Strong IP networking knowledge, including routing, protocols, network design, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades.
  • Experience with First Office Application (FOA), Proof of Concept (PoC), or similar customer validation activities.
  • Knowledge of PROPS-C or similar support/service-management frameworks.
  • Ability to lead technical teams during complex investigations and critical customer situations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and customer-facing consulting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and align technical solutions with customer and business priorities.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Telecommunications, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant telecommunications experience, with extensive Packet Core support, integration, or operations expertise.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Packet Core Support Solution Architect

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Customer Service, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Ericsson

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Company Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are work...

What you will do:

  • Own and drive complex Customer Service Requests (CSRs) from initiation to closure, ensuring effective coordination and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead complex Packet Core network and node investigations, troubleshooting technical issues and identifying root causes.
  • Develop and coordinate solutions to restore and maintain network stability.
  • Provide technical leadership during major incidents, emergency handling, customer escalations, and crisis situations.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of assigned solutions throughout investigation, resolution, and service improvement.
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding their network environment, priorities, and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
  • Identify product, process, and service improvements and translate technical findings into clear requirements.
  • Identify potential business opportunities arising from customer requirements and operational challenges.
  • Escalate recurring problems, process deficiencies, and operational irregularities to relevant stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain known solutions and technical knowledge articles.
  • Apply relevant Solution Management and global support processes.

The skills you bring:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Telecommunications, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant telecommunications experience, with extensive Packet Core support, integration, or operations expertise.
  • Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent understanding of Packet Core architecture, EPC, call flows, session management, and mobility management.
  • Strong understanding of surrounding domains, including Circuit-Switched Core, IMS, and RAN.
  • Strong Ericsson Packet Core product knowledge, particularly EPG, SGSN-MME, PCC/PCG, PCRF (SAPC/CCPC), and DNS/IPWorks.
  • Excellent knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies, including cloud-native environments, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Excellent knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Strong IP networking knowledge, including routing, protocols, network design, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with hardware/software installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades.
  • Experience with First Office Application (FOA), Proof of Concept (PoC), or similar customer validation activities.
  • Knowledge of PROPS-C or similar support/service-management frameworks.
  • Ability to lead technical teams during complex investigations and critical customer situations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and customer-facing consulting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and align technical solutions with customer and business priorities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, November 27 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 13-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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