Senior BO RAN Engineer – Automation | SIS Global | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SIS Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional certifications (Ericsson)

Job summary

SIS Global is seeking a Senior Back Office RAN Engineer – Automation in Riyadh to own RAN back office operations, TAC support, and automation initiatives. You will develop Python and AMOS scripts, automate alarms, health checks, KPI collection, and perform RCA on complex RAN incidents in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires Ericsson RAN experience (2G/4G/5G), strong automation capabilities, and on-site availability with shift flexibility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Senior-level professional experience in RAN Back Office Operations, Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or Managed Services.
• Mandatory prior professional working experience with Ericsson RAN networks (2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G).
• Strong hands-on practical proficiency in Python scripting, AMOS, and telecom network automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing reusable automation workflows, API integrations, CLI scripting, and handling JSON/CSV data structures.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Ericsson hardware and software architectures including BSC, APG, RBS, eNB, and gNB.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure telecommunications conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced L2 technical support and fault resolution for 2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G RAN networks.
• Design, develop, and implement custom automation solutions, operational workflows, and scripts using Python and AMOS.
• Automate routine alarm handling, health checks, key performance indicator (KPI) collection, and operational reporting.
• Troubleshoot complex RAN incidents, execute root cause analysis (RCA), and drive swift service restoration.
• Perform advanced eNB/gNB protocol tracing, VoLTE call flow analysis, and live network performance monitoring.
• Support end-to-end site integration, acceptance testing, parameter configuration changes, and network optimization activities.
• Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional engineering teams, managed services squads, and client stakeholders.
• Participate actively in shift rosters and provide scheduled weekend on-call support for mission-critical network operations.

Skills

Python scripting

Ericsson RAN

Automation workflows

API integrations

CLI scripting

JSON/CSV data handling

RAN architectures (eNB/gNB)

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Position Summary:

SIS Global is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Back Office RAN Engineer – Automation with strong specialist expertise in Ericsson RAN operations, network troubleshooting, and workflow automation to join our engineering team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (mandatory previous Ericsson experience required). In this critical senior telecommunications role, you will be responsible for providing advanced L2 support for 2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G RAN networks while developing and implementing custom automation solutions using Python and AMOS. You will leverage your deep practical proficiency in automated alarm handling, KPI collection, eNB/gNB tracing, and VoLTE analysis to deliver uncompromised network availability, high performance, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global telecommunications services and digital transformation enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior BO RAN Engineer – Automation supporting SIS Global in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of RAN Back Office Operations, TAC support, and network automation initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing and executing Python scripts and AMOS automation solutions, automating alarm handling, health checks, KPI collection, and operational reporting, troubleshooting complex RAN incidents, performing root cause analysis (RCA), conducting eNB/gNB tracing, VoLTE analysis, and network performance monitoring, supporting site integration, acceptance testing, configuration changes, and network optimization, coordinating with cross-functional technical teams to ensure strict SLA compliance, and participating in rotational shifts and weekend on-call support. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex telecommunications bottlenecks under strict enterprise service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced L2 technical support and fault resolution for 2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G RAN networks.
• Design, develop, and implement custom automation solutions, operational workflows, and scripts using Python and AMOS.
• Automate routine alarm handling, health checks, key performance indicator (KPI) collection, and operational reporting.
• Troubleshoot complex RAN incidents, execute root cause analysis (RCA), and drive swift service restoration.
• Perform advanced eNB/gNB protocol tracing, VoLTE call flow analysis, and live network performance monitoring.
• Support end-to-end site integration, acceptance testing, parameter configuration changes, and network optimization activities.
• Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional engineering teams, managed services squads, and client stakeholders.
• Participate actively in shift rosters and provide scheduled weekend on-call support for mission-critical network operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Senior-level professional experience in RAN Back Office Operations, Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or Managed Services.
• Mandatory prior professional working experience with Ericsson RAN networks (2G, 4G/LTE, and 5G).
• Strong hands-on practical proficiency in Python scripting, AMOS, and telecom network automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing reusable automation workflows, API integrations, CLI scripting, and handling JSON/CSV data structures.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Ericsson hardware and software architectures including BSC, APG, RBS, eNB, and gNB.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure telecommunications conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with shift flexibility.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Ericsson Certified Associate/Professional or cloud network automation credentials.
• Prior professional working experience with major regional operators such as STC, Mobily, or Zain.
• Advanced understanding of Open RAN (O-RAN) architectures, containerization, and DevOps toolchains.
• Experience with machine learning for predictive network maintenance and automated anomaly detection.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecommunications Package
• Company Website: https://www.sis.net.sa
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)