Senior IP Network Architect - Cloud Ran Lab Infrastructure

About this opportunity

We are accelerating the product development with new, fresh thinking. We challenge the established flow with new methodologies and are active in the open source communities.

Overview:

Full stack virtualization of the 5G NR CU and DU
CRAN & DRAN configurations
COTS HW including L1 accelerators where needed
Cloud Native infrastructure based on ADP framework for SW based on microservices and containers
Open interfaces (e.g. F1, X2/Xn, A1, 01, LLS)
Architecture for automation, AI and machine learning
Band support: Sub-6 & Mid-Band AAS to start with, High-Band in the future
Radio support: Potentially all Ericsson NR capable radios with the use of eCPRI or CPRI converter


Our CI/CD and System integration department plays a strategic role in making sure that the Cloud RAN solutions meet our customers’ expectations. Our mission is to:

Continuously improve quality assurance.
From the HW up to the microservices
Functionally (end-to-end features) and non-functionally (serviceability, performance, robustness)

By knowing and showing at any time
Quality indicators such as test coverage and pass rates
Fault slip-through analysis and improvements needed

Supporting the microservice teams to deliver
Microservices directly into any customer network configuration
As-a-Product for classic customers

Quickly and efficient by
Consulting and mentoring e2e teams in test and integration
Automating anything that can be automated
Providing test environments and tools just in time
Providing feedback that allows quick troubleshooting and resolution
Demonstrating and collaborating with NSV, DSI and CES


What you will do

We are looking for a dynamic and creative team member to the NFVi Integration and Test Competence Centre.

Responsible for Networking Strategy as part of Cloud Ran Lab Strategy
Technical scope owner Lab Infra Networking Architecture covering LAN/WAN + Radio NW
Requirement management
Participate in studies and provide input on Scope, Impact, Cost
Participate in Design and Operations phases with hands-on activities(troubleshooting, implementation, automation)
Documents/creates/Maintains Architectural artifacts (HLD, LLD, Lab designs)
SPOC for Lan NW Architectural matters towards other units in Cloud Ran and external units (DSI/SAN, CUs) for both strategy and customer support


You will bring

University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
Very good understanding of R&D and development processes
Technical Leadership Qualities (work allocation and prioritization)
Excellent Network Troubleshooting abilities
Driving end-to-end technical solutions
Solution scope definition, design and implementation
Documented work experience with DataCenter architecture principles
Evaluation of new technology/technical areas within networking
Interpersonal and team leadership skills
Personality: Curious, Open minded, Collaborative and Perseverant team member who is eager to learn and have a can-do demeanor
A truly agile mind set by innovating, adapting, and responding to change
Ability to appreciate and build upon different, and often competing, points of view
Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English
Experience: 10-15 years, out of which minimum 7 as Architect


Technical skills
You shall have Advanced Networking Competence in the following areas:
Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (Data Center) or Equivalent certification with another vendor. (Or lives up to the standards of it)
Worked in a EVPN & VXLAN environment. Both setting it up, troubleshooting in the environment and maintaining it.
Worked with tools/network related tools - LibreNMS / Oxidized / Grafana or other related ones~
Excellent knowledge of BGP and how import/export lists are being evaluated
Excellent networking knowledge - understanding switching, routing & firewalling
Ansible knowledge, and has written own Ansible Playbooks
Scripting knowledge, preferably Python
Current SDN technologies and trends
Cloud Network Security
Network Automation (APIs, Automation of Network Backend configuration)
IP traffic engineering
Network performance monitoring & analytics
Driving end-to-end technical solutions
Solution scope definition, design and implementation
Evaluation of new technology/technical areas within networking


Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Application Process


Willing to take part in the recruitment process? Please apply to the system by attaching your CV in English. Please be advised that due to GDPR we cannot accept CVs sent by email.

Location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden
You will report to the Line Manager NFVi Int & Test Comp Ctr.
Recruiter: Dorota Baran, dorota.baran@ericsson.com
Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 647329