CBIS / CBAM Upgrade Consultant – Nokia CloudBand | On-Site Cuba | 8-Week Project

CONFISA Staffing Services is an international talent acquisition and staffing firm specializing in connecting highly qualified professionals with leading organizations across the Americas.

Through our strategic partnerships, we support multinational companies and technology organizations in identifying specialized talent for critical infrastructure, telecommunications, cloud computing, and IT transformation projects.

We are currently supporting an international telecommunications infrastructure modernization project in Cuba, seeking experienced Nokia CloudBand specialists for a short-term consulting assignment.

This opportunity offers competitive USD compensation, fully covered project-related travel expenses, and the chance to contribute to a highly specialized Telco Cloud infrastructure upgrade.

CBIS / CBAM Upgrade Consultant – Nokia CloudBand | On-Site Cuba | 8-Week Project

CONFISA Staffing Services, in collaboration with an international technology solutions partner, is seeking an experienced Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) / CloudBand Application Manager (CBAM) Upgrade Consultant to participate in a critical telecommunications cloud infrastructure modernization project in Cuba.

This is a short-term international consulting opportunity for highly specialized professionals based in Latin America who have proven hands-on experience with Nokia CloudBand technologies and are available for immediate deployment.

The selected consultant will be responsible for executing infrastructure upgrades, supporting virtualized network function (VNF) migrations, performing system validations, and ensuring the successful implementation of Nokia CloudBand upgrades in a live telecommunications environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Upgrades

• Execute CBIS and CBAM upgrades from Release R22 to R24.
• Perform and support firmware upgrades on Nokia Airframe RM19 infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure compatibility, stability, and operational continuity throughout the upgrade process.
• Support Controller and Compute Node upgrades during scheduled maintenance windows.

2. Application and VNF Migration

• Perform application draining procedures before infrastructure upgrades.
• Execute and validate Virtual Machine (VM) and Virtual Network Function (VNF) migrations.
• Support telecommunications applications, including EdenNet, NetAct, and vOMS.
• Minimize service disruption during migration and upgrade activities.

3. Technical Validation and Testing

• Conduct pre-upgrade assessments, system health checks, and infrastructure readiness evaluations.
• Execute backup and recovery procedures.
• Perform post-upgrade validation, functional testing, and sanity checks.
• Implement rollback procedures when necessary to ensure service continuity.

4. Technical Documentation and Compliance

• Review High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and technical deployment documentation.
• Follow established upgrade procedures and technical implementation guidelines.
• Prepare technical reports and Self-Assessment Reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable PTID/PARU requirements and project quality assurance procedures.
• Support a Zero Deficiencies approach to project acceptance.

5. On-Site Project Execution

• Work directly at the customer's telecommunications data center in Cuba.
• Coordinate with technical teams and project stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and critical infrastructure activities.
• Deliver assigned project milestones within the established implementation schedule.

Project Details

Position: CBIS / CBAM Upgrade Consultant – Nokia CloudBand

Industry: Telecommunications / Telco Cloud Infrastructure

Location: Cuba – 100% On-Site

Eligible Candidates: Professionals currently based in Latin America who can legally travel to Cuba.

Project Duration: Approximately 8 weeks.

Start Date: Immediate availability required.

Compensation: Approximately USD 5,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Travel Expenses: Project-related travel expenses and per diem covered by the company.

Engagement Type: Temporary consulting assignment / Project-based contract.

Equipment: Consultant must provide a personal laptop compatible with the required corporate software image and a mobile phone.

Why Join This Project?

This assignment offers experienced Nokia CloudBand professionals the opportunity to contribute to an international telecommunications infrastructure modernization initiative.

The project provides exposure to complex Telco Cloud environments, specialized Nokia infrastructure technologies, and international technical teams.

Qualified professionals interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply immediately.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) / CloudBand Application Manager (CBAM) Upgrade Consultant with proven hands-on expertise in telecommunications cloud infrastructure upgrades, virtualization, and VNF migration.

Mandatory Technical Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience with Nokia CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) and CloudBand Application Manager (CBAM).
• Demonstrated experience performing CBIS / CBAM upgrades from Release R22 to R24 or comparable Nokia CloudBand upgrade projects.
• Practical experience with Nokia Airframe RM19 hardware and firmware upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), Virtual Machines (VMs), application draining, and migration procedures.
• Experience supporting telecommunications applications such as EdenNet, NetAct, and vOMS.
• Ability to execute infrastructure upgrades involving Controller Nodes and Compute Nodes.
• Experience performing pre-upgrade validation, backups, post-upgrade health checks, sanity testing, and rollback procedures.
• Ability to interpret and execute technical procedures based on High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and deployment documentation.
• Familiarity with telecommunications infrastructure quality assurance procedures, technical reporting, and Zero Deficiencies acceptance standards.
• Understanding of PTID/PARU compliance requirements when applicable.

Professional Qualifications

• Solid professional background in telecommunications infrastructure, Telco Cloud, network virtualization, or related technologies.
• Previous participation in complex telecommunications infrastructure upgrade or migration projects.
• Ability to work independently in mission-critical technical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with international engineering and technical teams.
• Good technical communication and documentation skills.
• English proficiency sufficient for technical documentation and communication with international teams.

Assignment & Availability Requirements

• Immediate availability to join the project.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Cuba for an approximately 8-week, 100% on-site assignment.
• Candidates may reside anywhere in Latin America but must be available to relocate temporarily to Cuba for the project.
• Valid passport and ability to obtain the required travel authorization or visa for Cuba.
• Availability to work during scheduled maintenance windows, including evenings or weekends when required.
• Ability to provide a personal laptop compatible with corporate software requirements and a mobile phone.
• Commitment to remain on-site for the full project duration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly Compensation: Approximately USD 5,000, depending on experience and technical qualifications.
• Estimated Project Duration: 8 weeks.
• Estimated Total Compensation: Approximately USD 10,000 for a full two-month assignment, subject to final contractual terms.
• Travel Expenses: Project-related travel expenses covered by the company.
• International Experience: Opportunity to participate in a specialized Nokia telecommunications infrastructure modernization project.

Important Notice

This is NOT a remote position.

Although applications are welcome from professionals throughout Latin America, the selected consultant must be physically present in Cuba throughout the required on-site assignment.

Only candidates with relevant Nokia CBIS / CBAM experience and immediate travel availability should apply.

Applications will be reviewed based on technical qualifications, relevant project experience, and availability.