5G Telecom Network Engineer — Design, Deploy & Optimize

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation networks. You will implement 5G systems, troubleshoot issues, and work with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom/mob ionic network engineering, experience with disaggregated functions, and familiarity with NFV/SDN, cloud platforms, and 5G architectures. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering.
• Experience with disaggregated network functions.
• Experience with IoT networks, MEC, and private 5G deployments.
• Experience with 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
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions (RAN, core, edge).
• Integrate and test 5G networks with LTE/4G infrastructures.
• End-to-end network optimization: performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Configure SDN and NFV solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Monitor performance using Wireshark, NetScout, and telemetry tools.
• Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide technical support across project life cycles from architecture to implementation.

Skills

Telecom experience

Disaggregated functions

IoT/MEC/5G deployments

Vendor equipment

IP protocols

NFV/SDN/Cloud

5G architectures

Security clearance

High school diploma

Excellent communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Ansible

NetConf

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation networks. You will implement 5G systems, troubleshoot issues, and work with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom/mob ionic network engineering, experience with disaggregated functions, and familiarity with NFV/SDN, cloud platforms, and 5G architectures. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.