Engineering

Packet Core Engineer

Proten·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
EngineeringFull TimeRemote
-Closes Nov 17, 2026

Description

  • We are seeking an experienced Packet Core Engineer to manage and maintain a Huawei LTE Packet Core network.
  • The successful candidate will support network availability, service performance, fault resolution, capacity planning, and network upgrades while ensuring reliable connectivity for subscribers.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain Huawei LTE Packet Core elements, including MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, and HSS, as applicable.
  • Monitor network performance, alarms, node health, resource utilisation, and service availability.
  • Conduct routine health checks, preventive maintenance, configuration backups, and approved software upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot LTE connectivity issues, subscriber authentication failures, APN problems, session drops, and bearer establishment failures.
  • Analyse network signalling and protocol traces to identify faults and support resolution.
  • Investigate major incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitor network performance indicators, traffic trends, capacity utilisation, and service quality.
  • Identify potential capacity constraints and recommend improvements or expansions.
  • Coordinate with Huawei technical support and internal engineering teams to resolve network issues.
  • Support network integration, upgrades, testing, and migration to virtualised or cloud-based platforms.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, configuration records, technical reports, and incident logs.
  • Follow network security, access control, change management, and operational procedures.
  • Support redundancy testing, disaster recovery, and service continuity activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in telecommunications, including hands-on LTE Packet Core operations.
  • Proven experience managing Huawei LTE Packet Core equipment in a live network environment.
  • Strong understanding of LTE EPC architecture, subscriber authentication, APN configuration, bearer management, GTP, Diameter, and Quality of Service (QoS).
  • Good knowledge of IP networking, routing, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, and transport interfaces.
  • Experience analysing protocol traces using Wireshark or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with Huawei network management systems and troubleshooting tools.
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix systems, network redundancy, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience handling network incidents, performance optimisation, and technical escalations.
  • Exposure to virtualised Packet Core solutions, NFV, cloud-based platforms, or network migration projects is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Proten

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

Valid until

November 17, 2026

Created

October 27, 2026