Network Engineer - Fully Remote - ONLY MEXICO

• 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