PCRF Deployment

About the Role :

We are looking for experienced PCRF Deployment & Upgrade Engineers / System Analysts / Tech Leads to join our Telecom OSS/BSS engineering team.

The role requires strong expertise in PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) solutions with hands-on experience in deployment, upgrades, configuration, and integration with core network elements.

You will play a key role in end-to-end solution delivery, system analysis, and leading technical discussions with Responsibilities :

- Lead and execute deployment, configuration, and upgrades of PCRF platforms across multiple environments.

- Perform system analysis to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and ensure smooth integration with EPC/5G Core elements (e.g., PCEF, OCS, HSS, PGW).

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Network Engineering, DevOps, and Operations for deployment planning and rollout.

- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance tuning of PCRF systems.

- Conduct system health checks, capacity planning, patching, and security hardening.

- Provide L3 support for critical issues, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of PCRF-related incidents.

- Drive automation and CI/CD adoption for faster deployment and upgrades.

- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on PCRF solutions and best practices.

- Document design, deployment procedures, and upgrade Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong hands-on experience in PCRF platforms (Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, ZTE, or equivalent).

- Proven track record in deployment, upgrades, migration, and integration of PCRF in large-scale telecom environments.

- Knowledge of 4G EPC and 5G Core architecture, especially Policy and Charging framework.

- Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration, Shell/Python scripting, and SQL.

- Familiarity with Cloud-native PCRF solutions, virtualization (VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker).

- Experience with network protocols such as Diameter, Gx, Rx, Sy, Sd, and related interfaces.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with focus on system stability and performance optimization.

- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with global teams and Qualifications :- Experience with 5G Policy Control Function (PCF).

- Exposure to DevOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Helm, Terraform).

- Telecom domain certifications (e.g., 3GPP, PCRF vendor certifications).

- Prior experience as Tech Lead / System Analyst in PCRF solution delivery (ref:hirist.tech)

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