Orchestration Architect: 5G, Open RAN & Automation

83zero; Egham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero is seeking an Orchestration Architect to define end-to-end telecom orchestration and automation platforms for next‑generation networks, including 4G/5G, Open RAN, edge computing and AI‑driven optimisation.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom architecture, hands‑on ONAP/ETSI MANO, REST APIs, cloud‑native architectures and Kubernetes in multi‑vendor environments. Must have UK right to work; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Telecom Architecture, Network Engineering or Solution Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G SA, Private 5G, Open RAN, network slicing, Edge Computing, SDN/NFV and telecom automation.
• Hands-on experience with telecom orchestration platforms, ETSI MANO, ONAP (or equivalent), network controllers, REST APIs, cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Understanding of Near-RT RIC / Non-RT RIC, network automation frameworks and AI/ML-driven network optimisation.
• Experience in multi-vendor environments including Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei and Open RAN platforms.
• Strong ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to both technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for telecom orchestration and automation platforms.
• Design integration architecture across 4G/5G Core, LTE/5G RAN, Open RAN, IP Transport, Edge Computing and Enterprise applications.
• Design orchestration workflows covering network deployment, service provisioning, configuration management, fault management, performance optimisation and closed-loop automation.
• Define interfaces between network controllers, RAN intelligent platforms, core network functions, AI/ML engines and operational platforms.
• Lead architecture for network intelligence, service assurance, AI-driven optimisation and zero-touch automation.
• Support intent-based networking and autonomous network capabilities.
• Review technical designs to ensure scalability, security and performance.
• Engage with telecom operators, industrial customers and technology partners on technical discussions, workshops, proposals and PoC demonstrations.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Telecom Architecture

Network Engineering

Solution Architecture

4G LTE

5G SA

Open RAN

Network Slicing

Edge Computing

SDN/NFV

AI/ML in networks

Communication skills

Multi-vendor experience

Tools

ETSI MANO

ONAP

REST APIs

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

Job description

83zero is seeking an Orchestration Architect to define end-to-end telecom orchestration and automation platforms for next‑generation networks, including 4G/5G, Open RAN, edge computing and AI‑driven optimisation.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom architecture, hands‑on ONAP/ETSI MANO, REST APIs, cloud‑native architectures and Kubernetes in multi‑vendor environments. Must have UK right to work; sponsorship is not available.