Technical Authority Expert Ran

Ericsson; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Noida, India seeks a Technical Authority Expert — SRF SCM RAN to lead software upgrades, configurations and service-quality activities for the RAN (2G/3G/4G). You will drive change management, coordinate with NOC, RF and vendor teams, and perform post-upgrade validation to ensure SLA/WLA targets are met.

The role requires 5–8 years in RAN upgrade processes and strong problem-solving skills to address LTE-related issues, with emphasis on maintaining service continuity in a live

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of mobile RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G) and RAN node architecture (BSC, eNodeB).
• Hands on experience of 5-8 years with software upgrade processes for RAN nodes and managing configuration changes in live networks.

Responsibilities

• Execute and own RAN software upgrades/updates (BSC, eNodeB) and configuration changes per approved change management processes.
• Prioritize and handle work requests to meet SLA/WLA objectives; manage workload and escalations.
• Prepare and validate upgrade/change plans, rollback procedures and risk assessments prior to execution.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams (NOC, field engineering, RF, software teams, vendors) to schedule upgrades with minimal service impact.
• Perform post upgrade validation, KPI checks and troubleshooting for downgraded or impacted sites, especially LTE (4G).
• Monitor service performance indicators and interpret results to guide corrective actions.
• Maintain change logs, configuration records and documentation for all activities.
• Organize in-house training, create runbooks, maintain backup plans for continuity.
• Participate in technical reviews and recommend process or configuration improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security and procedures to prevent outages.

Skills

RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G)

BSC/eNodeB knowledge

Change management

Release management

KPI analysis

Vendor OSS tools

Cross-functional coordination

Communication under pressure

Troubleshooting post-upgrade issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science or related field

Tools

OSS platforms

Vendor tools

Job description

About this opportunity:

The Technical Authority Expert — SRF SCM RAN is responsible for planning, executing and owning software upgrades, configuration changes and related service quality activities for the RAN (2G/3G/4G) within the operations organization. The role ensures change activities meet SLA/WLA targets, follow correct methodologies to avoid outages, and include post upgrade verification and troubleshooting.

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About this opportunity: The Technical Authority Expert — SRF SCM RAN is responsible for planning, executing and owning software upgrades, configuration changes and related service quality activities for the RAN (2G/3G/4G) within the operations organization. The role ensures change activities meet SLA/WLA targets, follow correct methodologies to avoid outages, and include post upgrade verification and troubleshooting.

What you will do:

• Execute and take ownership of RAN software upgrades/updates (BSC, eNodeB) and configuration changes according to approved change management processes.


• Prioritize and handle assigned work requests to meet SLA/WLA objectives; manage workload and escalations.


• Prepare and validate upgrade/change plans, rollback procedures and risk assessments prior to execution.


• Coordinate with cross functional teams (NOC, field engineering, RF, software teams, vendors) to schedule and perform upgrades with minimal service impact.


• Perform post upgrade validation, KPI checks and troubleshooting for downgraded or impacted sites, especially LTE (4G) cells.


• Monitor key service performance indicators (e.g., accessibility, retainability, throughput, RRC success, handover metrics) and interpret results to guide corrective actions.


• Maintain accurate change logs, configuration records and documentation for all activities performed.


• Organize in house training, create runbooks, and maintain backup plans to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.


• Participate in technical reviews and recommend process or configuration improvements to enhance stability and service quality.


• Ensure strict compliance with safety, security and operational procedures to prevent outages caused by incorrect methodology.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Strong understanding of mobile RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G) and RAN node architecture (BSC, eNodeB).


• Hands on experience of 5-8 years with software upgrade processes for RAN nodes and managing configuration changes in live networks.


• Proven ability to troubleshoot post upgrade site issues, particularly LTE down site or degraded performance cases.


• Good knowledge of service network/application characteristics and KPIs, and ability to interpret KPI trends to diagnose problems.


• Familiar with change management, release management and operational SLAs/WLAs.


• Excellent communication and coordination skills; able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


• Experience with vendor tools and OSS platforms used for RAN configuration and monitoring preferred

“All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification.”

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city:

India (IN) || Noida