5G Telecom Network Engineer - Design, Deploy & Optimize

Phase2 Technology; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a mid-level 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation networks, including RAN and core components. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement 5G systems, ensure high performance, and troubleshoot issues in the network infrastructure.

The role emphasizes SDN/NFV, network performance monitoring, and robust documentation. A Secret clearance is required, with a strong background in telecommunications and modern

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering.
• Experience with disaggregated network functions and MEC/private 5G deployments.
• Knowledge of IP networking protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF) and virtualization technologies (NFV/SDN).
• Knowledge of 5G technologies, SA/NSA, NG-RAN, gNodeB, and related design/troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions (RAN, core).
• Assist integration and testing of 5G with LTE/4G.
• Perform end-to-end network optimization, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure SDN/NFV solutions and collaborate with teams on deployments.
• Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Monitor network performance using telemetry tools and document configurations.

Skills

5G networks

RAN

Core networks

SDN

NFV

Wireshark

Network troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Ansible

NetConf

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a mid-level 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation networks, including RAN and core components. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement 5G systems, ensure high performance, and troubleshoot issues in the network infrastructure.

The role emphasizes SDN/NFV, network performance monitoring, and robust documentation. A Secret clearance is required, with a strong background in telecommunications and modern