Solution Architect (Core & Cloud) at Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solution Architect (Core & Cloud)

Location: Lagos

About this Opportunity

• We are now looking for a Core & Cloud Solution Architect, to drive assigned opportunities and deliveries. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers.
• In this role, you will be driving opportunities and deliveries in all Core & Cloud sub-domains, Packet Core, CS Core, Unified Data Management and Policy, VoLTE and Evolved Communication, Mobile Switching, Signaling Solutions, Cloud Native Infrastructure, NFVI and Software Defined Infrastructure.
• You will be working closely with Service Delivery Units, Solution Area OSS, Core & Cloud, PMO and the account team. The Solution Architect OCC will report to The Head of Service Delivery MTN West Africa.

What You Will Do

• Define the technical solutions for Core & Cloud projects.
• Drive pre-sales activities, produce solution maps and documents, cost estimation and Statement of Work.
• Drive feasibility studies, network impact reports and test strategies for green field deployments, upgrades, expansions and migrations.
• Act as a SPOC for all Core & Cloud solution engagements towards the customer and the Market Area teams.
• Establish thought leadership through delivering customer presentations and webinars. 
• Support operational activities by working closely with the team responsible for deployment, upgrade, integration and testing.

You Will Bring

• Education: University Degree or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience as a Core & Cloud Solution Architect. Proven experience in Packet Core (EPC), CS Core, vIMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UDM/UDC, DSC, PCRF/SAPC, NFVi and Cloud native.
• Previous experience as a services engineer or equivalent. 
• E2E technical understanding.
• OSS solution architecture experience is an advantage.
• 5G experience is an advantage.
• E2E technical understanding.
• Decision making and "just do it" demeanor.
• Leading, presenting and communicating with internal and external partners at C-level. 
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Business and Commercial acumen.
• Evidence of ongoing self-development required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.