Technology Lead | SDN-NFV | Software Defined WAN( SDWAN)

IMCS Group Inc

Richardson, TX(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Call Centers, Capacity and Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Diversity Recruiting, Electronics, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Information Technology, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, Jenkins, Network Administration/Management, Onboarding, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Private Cloud, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Use Cases, VMWare, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Richardson, TX

POSTED

19 days ago

Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs. IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical. We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: POC: Raju

Job Title: Telecom Cloud Engineer
Location: Richardson, TX 75082
Duration: 12 Months

This role requires any travel (Yes/No): NO
Please confirm if this would be onsite from day one OR Initial remote for 2-3 months, and then expect the candidate to work from the office OR 100% Remote: Onsite from day one
Is this a 100% remote role? NO
Vendor rate range: *** (System rate)
Minimum years of experience required: 7+ Years
Would you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?: Video/Virtual Interview
Education Qualification required: BE

Mandatory Skills
VNF/NFV, OpenStack, OpenShift, Python, Ansible, Claude and AI readiness

Core skills
Domain|SDN-NFV|Software Defined WAN( SDWAN) , Technology|Python

We are seeking an experienced Telecom Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in NFV/VNF architectures, OpenStack, OpenShift, and automation using Python & Ansible. The role also requires AI readiness, including exposure to LLMs (e.g., Claude, GPT), automation intelligence, and AI-driven network operations.

The candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and automating next-generation telecom networks with a focus on cloud-native transformation and intelligent automation.

=9 Key Responsibilities
< NFV / Telecom Platform
Design and implement NFV architecture (ETSI-compliant) for telecom networks
Deploy and manage VNF/CNF workloads (5G Core, IMS, EPC, etc.)
Integrate with MANO platforms (ONAP / OSM / proprietary)
Perform lifecycle management (LCM) of network functions

Cloud Platforms (OpenStack / OpenShift)
Deploy and manage OpenStack (compute, network, storage) environments
Architect and operate OpenShift / Kubernetes clusters
Troubleshoot multi-cloud (private/hybrid) telecom workloads
Enable CNF (Cloud Native Functions) onboarding & orchestration

Automation & Scripting
Develop automation using Python (APIs, orchestration scripts)
Implement configuration management via Ansible (playbooks, roles)
Build CI/CD pipelines for telecom deployments
Automate provisioning, scaling, and healing of VNFs/CNFs

> AI / GenAI Readiness (New Age Telecom Skills)
Implement AI-driven automation in network operations (AIOps)
Integrate LLMs (Claude, GPT, Copilot) for:
Incident triage automation
Log analysis & RCA
Intelligent runbooks
Develop prompt engineering workflows for telecom use cases
Use AI tools for predictive maintenance & anomaly detection

= Monitoring & Operations
Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
Perform performance tuning and capacity planning
Handle L2/L3 production support (telecom environments)

=9 Required Skills
Core Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of NFV / VNF / CNF architecture
Hands-on with OpenStack (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone)
Experience in OpenShift / Kubernetes
Strong scripting in Python
Automation using Ansible

Telecom Domain Knowledge
4G/5G Core networks (EPC, IMS, AMF, SMF, UPF)
Understanding of 3GPP standards
Experience with network protocols (SIP, Diameter, HTTP/2)

AI / Future Skills
Exposure to Generative AI platforms (Claude, GPT, Copilot)
Understanding of:
Prompt engineering
AI-assisted debugging
AIOps tools

=9 Good to Have
Experience with ONAP / OSM / VMware Telco Cloud
Knowledge of Helm charts / Operators
CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD
Familiarity with Terraform or Infra-as-Code
Certifications:
Red Hat OpenShift
OpenStack / Kubernetes
Telecom certifications (5G)

=9 Experience
6 12 years (with telecom/cloud exposure)

=9 Education
Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science / Electronics / Telecom

EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.

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