About Ericsson

At Ericsson, you can be a game changer. Because working here isn’t just a deal. It’s a big deal. As part of our team, you will help solve some of society´s most complicated challenges, enabling you to be ‘the person that did that’ - setting the bar for technology to be inclusive and accessible; empowering an intelligent, sustainable, and connected world. Are you in?

The Team

Based on the Ericsson Services Campus Clonskeagh, Dublin, the Ericsson global expert unit provides professional services coverage globally for the introduction of new technology solutions for Ericsson customers.  The team is extremely focused on innovation and continuous learning. It works on global customer engagements and service delivery in the area for Ericsson NFVi ( Network Function Virtualization infrastructure ), including CEE ( Cloud Execution Environment), CCD (Cloud Container Distribution), SDN (Software Defined Network),  Our product is the virtualization, control, and management layer in the Ericsson Cloud System portfolio. It is a diverse team comprising of highly competent Integration Engineers, Solution Architects and Technical Consultants.

The Role

To facilitate the growth and infuse expertise, Ericsson is looking to identify and hire several highly motivated students who will be assigned important roles within key projects or given standalone assignments entailing a high level of interaction with customers as well as internal teams. Mentors will be assigned to ensure they have the maximum opportunity to contribute to the product and develop their own skills. You’ll partner with and support the Integration Engineers, Solution Architects and Technical Consultants, such as documenting service delivery processes, trouble shooting, validating tools and auditing. Opportunities are available within Cloud/NFVI (Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure)

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Troubleshooting and resolving problems in projects via Customer Support Requests (CSRs)
• Manage complex projects deliverables and develop recommendations on solution evolution
• Pro-actively engage in key Ericsson deliveries
• Integration, verification and acceptance of solution with customer
• Share and transfer knowledge
• Installation of Unix & Linux Servers
• Implementation of solution upgrades including data migration and system expansion
• Documentation of test specification and test reporting

What do you need to be successful for these roles?

• Studying for a Bachelor or higher qualification in Computer Science or related field; expected 1.1 or 2.1 degree on graduation
• Knowledge of Networking and/or Communications protocols (IP, HTTP, SIP)
• Very good knowledge of UNIX/LINUX O/S
• Good knowledge of IP MPLS, VPN, convergent and multi-service network, clock synchronization, routing and switching
• Knowledge of IP Security, Cloud Security, SDN Security, Regulatory solutions
• Knowledge of Telecommunication networks, data communications, IP networking and Internet
• Demonstrate competence in working independently as well as part of a team
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Experience with next generation Authentication Protocols and call flows

You have a big plus if you have some experience in some of the areas below: 

• Virtualization (e.g., KVM, QEMU, Libvirt) and Cloud technologies (e.g., OpenStack, Kubernetes/Docker, SDN) 
• Ericsson CEE(Cloud Execution Environment), CCD(Cloud Container Distribution), SDN, Edge Compute
• IP networking concepts and packet analysis (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark / tcpdump) 
• Python, Java, C/C+ 
• Configuration management (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack) 
• DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Gerrit, Jenkins) 
• Agile methodologies (e.g., Kanban, XP

What do we offer you?

An opportunity to work for the global leader in telecoms networks using the most up to date and cutting edge technologies as well as continuous training and development through all stages of your career. This is a chance to build a career in a challenging yet supportive environment which fosters initiative and personal growth.

When you’re not hard at work, you can grab a coffee and chill out in the games room! You can also join our Sports and Social club getting involved in lots of fun activities as well as our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as Ericsson GLOBE (our LGBTQ Network) and the Ericsson Women’s Network.

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and development.

Ericsson expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetic information.