CBTS · 4 months ago
Gateway Applications Engineer
CBTS is seeking a skilled and proactive Gateway Application Engineer to support the deployment and integration of a new Ericsson SMF/UPF environment within a Mobile Private Network (MPN) infrastructure. This hands-on role involves Day 0 and Day 1 deployments, automation, and seamless customer migrations, working alongside a talented team to deliver MPN as a service across diverse platforms.
Responsibilities
Assist with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Helm deployments in a Linux environment
Lead site turn-ups and First Office Application (FOA) deployments for new SMF/UPF environments
SMF/UPF application deployment understanding required to diagnose automation failures and provide corrective feedback
Perform customer and account migrations with zero service interruption
Develop and execute automation scripts for pre/post checks, on-air validation, and migration workflows
Collaborate with transport teams to integrate with Cisco/Nokia SR fabric
Ensure smooth handoff to operations teams and support transition to production
Work within approved maintenance windows , primarily during night shifts , to minimize customer impact
Cloud platform architecture comprehension necessary for troubleshooting across OpenStack, WebScale, and emerging platforms
Task tracking and deadline management
Status reporting and stakeholder communication
Qualification
Required
2 to 4 years of experience with OpenStack
2 to 4 years of experience with Kubernetes
2 to 4 years of experience with Docker (including docker-compose)
2 to 4 years of experience with Python Scripting
2 to 4 years of experience with Ansible Automation
2 to 4 years of experience with Linux system administration
Hands-on experience with Ericsson SMF/UPF components
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Experience with Cisco Gateway 5000 series
Experience with Cisco Border Leaf / Access Leaf architecture
Experience with Nokia 7K routers
Red Hat OpenStack certification
Python (PCEP, PCAP, PCPP) certification
Linux+ or RHCSA/RHCE certification
MongoDB Certified Developer Associate certification
Cisco CCNA certification
Company
CBTS
CBTS provides end-to-end IT and communications solutions that allow businesses to improve efficiency, enable innovation, and mitigate risk.
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