System Technical Architect and solution delivery for IoT Mobile Core (4G/5G Data, IMS, SMS)

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Context

In the scope of developing new IoT offerings, Orange aims to design and operate a dedicated Mobile Core platform tailored for IoT applications. This platform primarily comprises a 4G/5G mobile core network, an IMS solution, and an SMSC platform, all built upon a cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure. The platform will support 4G/5G data, voice, and SMS services.

Within this framework, we are seeking a System Technical Architect to serve as the end-to-end solution implementation leader. The incumbent will be responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining the detailed architecture at the execution level.

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Main Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Solution Architect (responsible for High-Level Design), the Telco Cloud Infrastructure team, and the Telecom & IT Engineering teams, the System Technical Architect will:

• Translate high-level architecture and system requirements into detailed, implementable Low-Level Designs (LLD), including:
  • Overall Kubernetes infrastructure design, encompassing:
    • CNF deployment patterns
    • Namespace and isolation strategies
    • Networking configurations
    • Security policies and RBAC implementation
  • Application-level configurations for telecom components such as:
    • Data core network
    • IMS
    • SMSC functions
    • Signaling and roaming functions
• Develop flow matrices, network diagrams, IP addressing plans, and security policies for the entire architecture, ensuring proper interworking with external networks and systems.
• Manage capacity planning based on traffic forecasts.
• Ensure system observability and traceability by designing low-level monitoring and observability solutions, including tracing tools, in collaboration with relevant experts.
• Guarantee security by design, working closely with the security team to incorporate security best practices into the architecture.
• Oversee solution delivery by:
  • Collaborating with infrastructure teams responsible for Kubernetes cluster deployment and operations.
  • Coordinating with engineering teams across subsystems to ensure seamless vertical and horizontal integration, validation, and deployment.
  • Managing dependencies with external teams.
  • Applying Orange’s processes for IP pool management, referential updates, flow provisioning across networks, and complex end-to-end integrations.
• Refine the architecture in response to integration issues, in coordination with the system architect and engineering teams.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and version control of architectural evolutions.

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Support to Qualification Team

The System Technical Architect will also play a key role in supporting the qualification process by:

• Defining target call flows for voice, data, and SMS services.
• Assisting in the development and refinement of testing strategies.
• Supporting troubleshooting activities for complex integration issues, including trace analysis and root cause identification.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Telecom System Expertise (Mandatory):
  • 4G EPC / 5G Core (5GC)
  • IMS / VoLTE / SMS architectures
  • Signaling protocols such as SIP, Diameter, HTTP/2 SBA
• IP/Infrastructure Low-Level Architecture Design:
  • Flow matrix development
  • IP/MPLS networking
  • Security architecture design
  • Resilient architecture implementation
• Cloud-Native & Containerization Skills:
  • Basic proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker
• Complex Integration & Troubleshooting:
  • Strong skills in system integration and issue resolution
  • Security considerations and operational readiness (design for security, observability, ease of operation)
• DevOps Practices:
  • Awareness and understanding of DevOps methodologies

Non-Technical Skills:

• Ability to operate effectively within large and complex organizational structures
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across multiple teams in an international environment
• Strong self-organization skills with the ability to manage details efficiently
• Analytical skills to evaluate, compare, and propose solutions on complex architectural topics
• Proficiency in documenting and structuring technical documentation effectively

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Profile

• Senior Technical Architect with at least 10 years of professional experience
• Extensive experience as a system architect in large-scale mobile projects
• Engineering degree or equivalent in telecommunications, computer science, or related fields

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

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