Network Engineer - Fully Remote - ONLY MEXICO
At a glance
Mid-level Network Engineering role at Scalepex. Remote, Mexico · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and support Packet Core components for LTE and 5G networks
- Set up SDN and virtualized networks, then monitor and troubleshoot signaling protocols
- Create analytics and monitoring solutions to improve traffic flow and network reliability
- Apply security controls, plan capacity, tune performance and investigate root causes
- Document network designs and procedures, support upgrades, and join the on-call rotation when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, computer engineering, computer science or a related field
- At least three years of network engineering experience in telecom or enterprise settings
- Knowledge of Packet Core, SDN, signaling, network analytics, security, and routing protocols such as BGP or OSPF
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a network engineer with telecom or enterprise experience and strong troubleshooting skills. It is fully remote and limited to people in Mexico. The position uses a contractor arrangement and includes on-call rotation when required.
From the employer
Why Scalepex?
Scalepex is a dynamic services firm specializing in providing nearshore solutions for premium brands like Nike, Walgreens Virgin, Pepsi, and Toyota.
Our mission is to connect prominent market leaders with top-tier professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and growth.
Take your portfolio to the next level by working with one of our fastest growing teams. Join the Innovation Frontier at Scalepex!
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and maintain advanced telecommunications and enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Packet Core, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), Signaling, Network Analytics, and Network Security, with hands-on experience in modern carrier-grade or large-scale enterprise environments.
This role requires a proactive professional who can troubleshoot complex network issues, ensure high availability, and contribute to network transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and support Packet Core network elements in LTE/5G environments.
- Implement and manage SDN (Software-Defined Networking) solutions and virtualized network infrastructures.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network signaling protocols (e.g., SIP, Diameter, SS7, GTP).
- Develop and maintain network analytics and performance monitoring solutions to optimize traffic flow and reliability.
- Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and segmentation strategies.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new deployments and upgrades.
- Document network architecture, procedures, and configurations.
- Participate in on-call support rotation when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering (telecom or enterprise environments).
- Strong knowledge of:
- Packet Core technologies (EPC/5GC preferred)
- SDN architectures and controllers
- Signaling protocols (SIP, Diameter, SS7, GTP)
- Network monitoring and analytics tools
- Network security frameworks and best practices
- Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
- Familiarity with virtualization and cloud-native environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 4G/5G mobile networks.
- Knowledge of NFV (Network Function Virtualization).
- Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, etc.).
- Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Benefits
- Contractor scheme
- 100% Remote
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