5GaaS IP Network Engineer

OVERVIEW:

As a senior member of our networking team, you will design, build, and maintain critical network infrastructure in a complex, high states multi-site environment. You will work with key Engineering and Operations Teams. The IP Network Engineer will provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support with RU and RAN/vRAN/ORAN technologies. Will lead the development of operational and assurance standards guaranteeing radio access networks meet or exceed design specifications. Will analyze service and system issues, determine root-cause for failure and develop corrective actions. Corrective actions can range from configuration changes to developing new operational procedures. Will contribute to on-going process improvement reviews using Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to eliminate errors, maximize hardware/software efficiencies and increase service up-time leading to an overall excellent customer experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in vendor engineering reviews of hardware/software development in lab Proof of Concept environments.
• Provide lead support with Market Teams to troubleshoot/resolve complex issues with deployed RF and RAN systems.
• Engage and escalate issues with vendors when critical/time sensitive support and resolution is needed.
• Develop key metrics for performance monitoring and service assurance.
• Coordinates proposed changes with Certification Lab(s) for validation.
• Will produce updated technical specifications of system changes and provide a comprehensive plan for release.
• Ensures solutions meet key criteria for CI/CD, system orchestration and automation.
• Works with technical writers/engineers to document final process configurations and MOPs to support Field Operations.
• This position may provide on-call support on a rotational basis.

OTHER DUTIES:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Aruba/Silver Peak SD-WAN experience
• Palo Alto Firewall experience
• Strong Unix/Linux or Microsoft Windows sysadmin skills
• Ansible experience
• AWS and/or Azure experience
• Knowledge/experience with certificates/Identity Management tool (e.g., SSL certificate, Radius, AAA)
• Experience setting up and maintaining SNMP/NetFlow/Network monitoring/alerting systems
• A passion for working on new technologies in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization through conventional methods (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with technical and non-technical teams
• Extensive understanding in 5G ORAN / vRAN split functions (7-2x, RU, DU, CU, CP, UP)
• Extensive understanding and experience in RAN/vRAN software architectures in a virtualized environment.
• Extensive understanding of RF Radio operations over eCPRI interfaces. Includes CSR, DU, and timing configurations.
• Extensive understanding of software systems/services running virtualized ORAN functions.
• Understanding of latency considerations and issues from gNB to Data Center locations.
• Understanding and experience with virtualized networks, orchestration, and automation across a large network architecture.
• Thorough understanding of vRAN/ORAN architecture described in 3GPP standards (Rel 15 & 16).
• RF Design, Optimization and performance improvement experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of LTE, VoLTE, 5G VoNR L2/L3 call flows with ability to understand and analyze traces (PCAP, GNB traces)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in Engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of highly related experience and education.
• 8 plus; years of experience in the wireless industry
• Must be self-motivated, able to manage simultaneous events efficiently
• Able to achieve goals by working professionally with other team members
• Network/Security certifications (JNCIP, CCNP or similar)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must regularly work at a desktop or laptop computer. Typing and vision will be used constantly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

• Business casual in office environment onsite.

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