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Our mobile network has been number one for a decade. Mobile technologies and capability are undergoing significant digital transformation influenced by the advent of software based networks; the evolution to the next generation of services and the disruptive nature of legislation & cloud technologies. Our mobile test and innovation labs is the place where we integrate the future, as early as we can, to ensure that the future architecture and services provide EE and BT’s customers with a brilliant service from our mobile network. The purpose of Mobile Test & Innovations Labs is to design, integrate/build, test, and deliver market-leading converged Mobile and Fixed network services. The success of the function is based upon delivering stable, best in class, converged services using the latest technologies – transforming our network with 5G and Network Function Virtualisation. We are innovators who make future services happen. The Policy Core team support and manage the build, integration, test and operation of multiple Lab’s environments for developing and testing new services for our customers. You will be part of a dynamic team of expert engineers ensuring that Testing, Design and Operations teams are able to use the EE Labs environments. You will contribute to build new services and refine existing services in line with our Customer Experience and Network Leadership goals. You will be working at the forefront of your domain to try out new capability before it goes to market and to reduce the manual effort in managing the network function
Job Responsibility:
Own and be accountable for the build, operation & maintenance of packet core platforms in our innovation labs including inputting to delivery plans, integration of platforms
Collaborate with cross functional teams within Mobile including Design, Operations, Development, Quality Assurance & Leading technical discussions and investigations across mobile core networks
Support incident, change, problem, risk, and vulnerability management. Tracing network issues and investigating dataflows using network tools available (CNOM/Wireshark/NetScout)
Drive and maintain alignment of the Test Environments with reference to the live EE network
Champion and drive continuous improvement for the service that we offer to our key stakeholders – Test, Design and Operations. Promoting and encouraging effective automation solutions for our mobile core
Work co-operatively with other business communities and third parties, to improve service performance, quality, and customer experience
Lead the config changes with CICD pipeline and drive the successful implementation within all of the Labs environments
Line manage a small squad (typically 2–6 engineers) comprising L2/L3 engineers and specialists
Requirements:
Expert knowledge of Cloud Native Core
Strong understanding of 5G/LTE architecture, Policy Control Function (PCF) call flows, and protocols (BGP, PFCP, GTPv2, Diameter, SIP)
Linux administration (OEL/RedHat), networking design/operations, MySQL DB, and Kubernetes administration/troubleshooting
Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Python, and Unix Shell scripting
Familiarity with OSS tools and tracing systems (CNOM, Wireshark, Prometheus, Netscout)
Knowledge of network security, firewall implementations, and vulnerability management
Experience implementing reliability engineering and automation for patching, deployment, and maintenance
Line management experience in an operational context, with strong vendor/stakeholder management and clear communication skills
Proven experience in a technical role within a telecom organization, managing support and maintenance of cloud core platforms
Hands-on experience with Linux administration and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Practical involvement in core network deployments, feature testing, and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of end-to-end mobile services, Network Cloud, IP, and transport capabilities
Demonstrated ability to introduce automation for operational efficiency and reliability
Experience in line management or leading technical teams in a 24×7 operational environment
Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication skills
BPSS Clearance eligibility is required for this role
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
2 weeks carer’s leave
World-class training and development opportunities