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About this opportunity
We are looking for a MS Core and Cloud Specialist CEE/CNIS & SDN Network. You will operate and maintain Telco Cloud infrastructure and software-defined networking, including compute, storage, network, SDN controllers, switches, routers, load balancers and firewalls, supporting virtualized network functions in a 24x7 environment based in Sydney, Australia.
What you will do
- Operate and maintain Ericsson Cloud products such as CEE and CNIS on Linux and OpenStack platforms.
- Manage and troubleshoot Docker and Kubernetes-based workloads, including Red Hat OpenShift and related enterprise distributions.
- Maintain hyperscale cloud hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE) and associated storage solutions (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta).
- Operate and maintain data-center network infrastructure (Cisco/Juniper switches and routers).
- Manage and troubleshoot load balancers (e.g. F5, A10) and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10).
- Work with Pluribus Networks and Ericsson SDN (ODL-based) solutions for virtualized and programmable networking.
- Integrate and support OpenStack/Kubernetes networking (Red Hat, Mirantis and related distributions).
- Perform configuration, capacity and health checks across compute, storage and network layers.
- Monitor cloud and network infrastructure using tools such as Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server and Ericsson OMC.
- Use scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible) to streamline operations, deployments and network configuration.
- Collaborate with cloud, core, network and application teams to ensure stable, resilient, secure and performant environments for virtualized network functions.
You will bring
- Strong Linux and OpenStack background (e.g. Red Hat, Mirantis).
- Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes operations, including enterprise distributions such as OpenShift.
- Expertise in Ericsson Cloud products (CEE, CNIS) and hyperscale hardware platforms (Ericsson HDS8000/BSP8100, Dell, HPE).
- Good working knowledge of cloud storage products (Ceph, ScaleIO, Nexenta).
- Strong networking background with hands-on experience on Cisco and Juniper switches and routers.
- Knowledge of load balancer technologies (F5, A10) and firewall platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Fortigate, A10).
- Good working knowledge of SDN solutions (Pluribus, Ericsson SDN/ODL) and their integration with cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with OpenStack and Kubernetes networking architectures.
- Familiarity with data-center network technologies (switches, routers, load balancers).
Additional core competence
- Experience with monitoring tools (Zabbix, ZenOSS, Nagios Log Server, Ericsson OMC).
- Scripting skills in Bash, Python and Ansible for automation, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving mindset and customer-first attitude.
- Readiness and willingness to work in a 24x7 operations environment.
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 solutions never seen before 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.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Australia (AU) || Sydney
Req ID: 788214
