Job Description

DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We\'re doing it by building the country\'s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it\'s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world. What you will be doing As part of the DISH Wireless System Integration Team, this Engineer will join the team of passionate engineers with start-up spirit to deploy and debug DISH\'s standalone 5G network. This team focuses on the deployment of our 5G packet core powered by Nokia and Oracle. This team is an operational team working in a live production environment, utilizing CI/CD operations in order to test, debug, and deploy solutions live. This is a great opportunity for an individual to step on board a growing and financially strong start up. Day-to-day job responsibilities: Deploy and support core network functions across a cutting edge cloud native standalone 5G network. Engage with vendor personnel at Nokia and Oracle to set up new services and features as well as upgrades. Participate in the investigation of innovative 5G technologies to improve the network virtualization infrastructure. Ensure that solutions adhere to defined standards and best practices. Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, with strict deadlines, both as an individual contributor and team player. Participates in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology/technical areas. As a successful 5G Core Engineer I will have the following: Bachelor\'s degree in Telecommunications or Electrical/Computer Engineering. 4-8 years of experience working within the Wireless industry on either the carrier or vendor side of the house. Experience in implementing, integrating, testing and deploying solutions in the 5G voice and packet core domain. Hands-on experience with 5G voice and packet core network design and implementation, incl how 5G differs in scope and technology from previous generations. Knowledge and/or documented work experience in the following core functions:SMF/UPF/AMF/NRF/NSSF/PCF/UDM/AUSF/NEF/SCP/BSF/SEPP and IMS core functions. Working knowledge of 3GPP 5G SA voice and packet core architecture. Familiar with DevOps and CI/CD methodology. Familiar with containers and relevant technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker or Openshift. Proven work experience in 5G / CUPS / LTE.General understanding of standard telecom and networking protocols, components such as HTTPS, DNS, SRV6, TCP/IP, ICMP and load balancingKnowledge of Python scripting or any other scripting language (bash, Tcl). Knowledge of Protocol Analysis, Wireshark, NetScout, RADCOM or other similar tools. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter, capable of working independently, innovative and eager to learn state-of-the art technologies.

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