Telco cloud architect – 5g core & kubernetes
remote from mexicowe are seeking a highly experiencedcloud infrastructure architectwith strongkubernetes expertiseand a background innokia core networks. The ideal candidate will drive the design and deployment of scalable, resilient cloud-native platforms supporting telco-grade services, while working closely with engineering, operations, and product teams.key responsibilities
lead the design, architecture, and optimization ofcloud-native infrastructuresusing kubernetes and related tools
collaborate with nokia core network teams to ensure seamless integration of 5g core components (udm, amf, smf, etc.) with cloud infrastructure
architect and implement ci/cd pipelines and devops practices to automate deployment and management of containerized services
ensure system performance, security, and availability meet carrier-grade standards
integrate observability tools (e.g., prometheus, grafana, elk stack) for full-stack monitoring
define infrastructure requirements for hosting nokia vnfs/cnfs in private or public cloud environments (e.g., gcp, aws, or openstack)
participate in high-level solution planning, network design reviews, and validation/testing for production readiness
collaborate across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams to align cloud strategy with business objectivesmust-have skills
strong hands-on experience withkubernetes ,helm, and container orchestration at scale
deep understanding ofnokia core network components(e.g., sdl, amf, smf, udm, ausf)
experience with cloud platforms:gcp, aws, or private cloud solutions (openstack preferred)
solid knowledge oflinux systems, networking, and virtualization
familiarity withci/cd toolslike jenkins, gitlab ci, or argocd
strong troubleshooting skills for cloud-native and telco workloads
working knowledge ofinfrastructure as code (iac)tools (e.g., terraform, ansible)preferred qualifications
8+ years in infrastructure architecture or telco cloud environments
prior experience working withnokia's cloudband, cbis/cbam, or similar orchestration frameworks
exposure to telecom standards and protocols (3gpp, 5gc, lte, etc.)
Background inedge computingor fwa/sd-wan platforms is a pluswe are connectors.
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You'll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of kelly and part of the kelly telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don't stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.we give 24/7 support.
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