5G Telecom Network Engineer — Design & Optimize

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a mid-level 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation telecom networks in a fast-paced environment. You will implement 5G systems, troubleshoot, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on configuration of RAN, core networks, SDN/NFV, and edge computing, with a focus on reliable performance and security clearances.

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 equipment from Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei.
• Knowledge of IP networking protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF).
• Knowledge of NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VMware).
• Knowledge of 5G technologies and NG-RAN, gNodeB, 5G NR; experience with design, monitoring, troubleshooting tools (Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, Wireshark).
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom networks, including RAN and core networks.
• Assist in integration and testing of 5G networks with LTE/4G.
• End-to-end network optimization, performance tuning, capacity planning, troubleshooting.
• Configure SDN and NFV solutions.
• Support network rollouts, upgrades, migrations with minimal downtime.
• Monitor network performance using Wireshark, NetScout, and other telemetry tools.
• Configure and troubleshoot core network components (routers, switches, base stations).
• Develop and maintain network documentation for 5G/telecom systems.
• Provide technical support across project life cycles from architecture to implementation.

Skills

5G knowledge

Telecom networking

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Wireshark

NetScout

Ansible

NetConf

SolarWinds

VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a mid-level 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation telecom networks in a fast-paced environment. You will implement 5G systems, troubleshoot, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on configuration of RAN, core networks, SDN/NFV, and edge computing, with a focus on reliable performance and security clearances.