Platform Lead, Mobile Engineering (4G/5G)

The Platform Lead, Mobile Engineering is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, operation, and commercial success of Private 4G/5G Mobile Core platforms and services. The role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for building and operating secure, resilient, and scalable private cellular networks for enterprise, industrial, campus, utilities, transportation, smart city, and mission-critical environments.

The Lead will own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Private Mobile Core service, including solution architecture, platform engineering, network operations, service assurance, customer onboarding, vendor management, and innovation. The role will also drive the adoption of cloud-native 5G Core technologies, network automation, AI-enabled operations, and industry-specific solutions. Key Responsibilities

Mobile Core Architecture and Design

Own the architecture and design of

Enterprise Private Core (4G/5G)

IMS platforms

Subscriber management systems

Authentication and security platforms

Network slicing architecture

Edge computing integration

Operational support systems

Define standards for

High availability

Security

Multi-tenancy

Scalability

Regulatory compliance

Drive cloud-native and containerized mobile core architectures.

Platform Engineering and Service Delivery

Lead the engineering team responsible for

Platform build and deployment

Core network integration

Automation and orchestration

Software upgrades

Technology lifecycle management

Establish Infrastructure-as-Code and Network-as-Code practices.

Implement CI/CD pipelines for network functions.

Oversee onboarding of new customer environments and services.

Network Operations and Service Assurance

Own 24x7 operational performance of the Private Mobile Core platform.

Ensure service availability, reliability, and security targets are achieved.

Establish operational processes for

Incident management

Problem management

Change management

Capacity management

Service assurance

Drive operational excellence through

AIOps

Predictive analytics

Automated remediation

Autonomous network operations

Security and Compliance (work with CISO)

Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and spectrum requirements.

Establish security controls for

Subscriber data

Core network functions

API exposure

Edge computing environments

Drive cyber resilience and business continuity programs.

Vendor and Ecosystem Management

Nokia and other technology partners like HPE, Dell, Lenovo

Negotiate commercial agreements and support contracts.

Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions.

Manage platform and service delivery partners.

Organization Structure

The Lead will lead a team comprising

Mobile Core Architecture Team

Responsible for

Network design

Technology standards

Capacity planning

Security architecture

Platform Engineering & Operations Team

Responsible for

Core deployment

Integration

Automation

Lifecycle management

Monitoring

Incident response

Service assurance

Change management

Requirements

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

At least 15 years in telecommunications, mobile networks, or enterprise wireless solutions with at least 8 years in leadership positions.

Proven experience designing and operating

Private LTE networks

5G Standalone networks

Mobile core platforms

Cloud-native network functions

Experience with

MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing)

Network slicing

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AI-driven network operations

Enterprise digital transformation

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