Telecom and Wireless Network Technician
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of next-generation telecommunications networks. As a mid-level engineer, you will play a key role in implementing 5G systems, ensuring high performance, and troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced communication solutions to meet business and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions, including radio access networks (RAN), core networks, and edge computing environments.
- Aid in the integration and testing of 5G networks with existing LTE/4G infrastructures.
- Conduct end-to-end network optimization, including performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to maintain network quality standards.
- Collaborate with teams to configure software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) solutions.
- Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime.
- Monitor and analyze network performance to identify areas of improvement using tools like Wireshark, NetScout, or other telemetry/tracing systems.
- Configure, update, and troubleshoot core network components, including routers, switches, and base stations.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures for 5G/telecom systems.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with teams across project life cycles, from architecture to implementation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering.
- Experience with disaggregated network functions.
- Experience with IoT networks, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and private 5G deployments.
- Knowledge of network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei.
- Knowledge of IP networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, or OSPF.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or VMware.
- Knowledge of 5G technologies, architectures such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone modes, spectrum management, and protocols such as NG-RAN, gNodeB, or 5G NR and tools for network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, or Wireshark.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Qualifications
Nice if you have:
- Possession of excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and client interactions.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and client interactions.
Benefits
Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have:
- 3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering.
- Experience with disaggregated network functions.
- Experience with IoT networks, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and private 5G deployments.
- Knowledge of network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei.
- Knowledge of IP networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, or OSPF.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or VMware.
- Knowledge of 5G technologies, architectures such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone modes, spectrum management, and protocols such as NG-RAN, gNodeB, or 5G NR and tools for network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, or Wireshark.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Pay
The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).
Schedule
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.