E2E Solution Architect - Core and Cloud Networks

About the role

Ericsson is looking for an E2E Solution Architect, its senior technical authority for end-to-end Core and Cloud solutions. You will set architecture and delivery direction across mobile core networks, cloud infrastructure and automation, shape customer solutions from discussion through proposal and contracted scope, advise customer leaders and lead a virtual team of solution architects across Ericsson product areas.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture across 4G EPC, 5G SA Core, IMS, subscriber data management, CS Core and cloud/NFV platforms, producing designs, migration and rollback plans, operational models and technical baselines.
• Act as design authority for major network and cloud changes, assess risk, plan upgrades, traffic migrations and disaster recovery, and lead escalations and root-cause resolution with minimal customer impact.
• Lead cloud-native transformation on Ericsson CNIS and set standards for Kubernetes, resiliency, security, networking, storage and observability, and advance DevOps, CI/CD, GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Advise customer CTO, architecture and operations stakeholders on technology strategy, develop value arguments and business cases, and communicate from technical teams to C-level.
• Own presales solution scope: clarify requirements, design and dimension the solution, coordinate cost estimates, proposals and Statements of Work, and ensure what is contracted is feasible.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of Solution Architects, delegating effectively, coaching colleagues and building shared technical capability.

Required profile

• 10+ years in telecom core networks, including 5+ years in solution architecture or end-to-end technical leadership.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Fluent English; Spanish is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
• Managed-services, SLA/KPI and Latin America or Caribbean operator experience are advantages.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of 4G EPC, 5G SA Core, IMS/VoLTE/VoNR, UDM/HSS and CS Core, in multi-vendor operator environments.
• Strong cloud/NFV experience, ideally Ericsson CNIS, including Kubernetes and CNF/VNF lifecycle.
• Experience leading migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery and geo-redundancy, plus automation and orchestration.
• Presales experience covering requirements, solution design, dimensioning, cost estimates, proposals and SoWs.
• Strong customer advisory, commercial, communication, negotiation and risk-management skills.