Cellular Network Prototyping & Research Engineer

Cherokee Federal; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cellular Network Research Engineer will join the ITS-driven CRAIN laboratory for full-time, on-site support in Boulder, CO. You will test, configure, and optimize prototype cellular network equipment, software, and features to support policy development and future industry deployments.

Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting IT gear, prototyping and testing cellular networks, managing VMware virtual networks, and documenting system changes.

Qualifications

• CCNA or equivalent certification and/or documented experience.
• LFCS or equivalent certification and/or documented experience.
• 4+ years of network engineering experience in a work and lab environment.
• Experience with Cisco switches, routers, and software defined networking.
• Knowledge of VMware/Nutanix, RHEV, AWS/Azure networking, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Experience with cloud computing, Datacenter, AWS/Azure or GCP networking.
• Experience working with modern configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible).
• Experience with telecom equipment from Nokia, Ericsson, or Samsung.
• Experience with network monitoring and performance tools.
• Working and proven knowledge of programming or scripting skills (Perl, Python, Ruby).

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and troubleshoot IT equipment including servers, routers, switches, and specialized cellular network testing gear.
• Cellular Network Prototyping, Experimentation, Integration, Testing.
• Cellular Network Optimization, Configuration, Support, and Maintenance.
• Cellular Systems Prototyping, Integration, and Administration.
• Systems Documentation.
• Changing and modifying cellular network configurations to meet project requirements.
• Determining network impacts of new equipment and testing activities.
• Configuring VMware virtual networking environments to support the cellular network.
• Performing maintenance on cellular network equipment such as patching and updates.
• Hands-on deployment and optimization of development, prototype, and new telecommunications equipment under test into the laboratory environment.
• Diagnosing/troubleshooting cellular network issues.
• Setup and configuration of virtual machines, including but not limited to automated configuration.
• Perform upgrades of virtual machines and software while simultaneously providing a revertible backup version.
• Tap, capture, and analyze IP traffic between VM interfaces instantiated in the same hardware.
• Set and monitor network and hardware threshold alarms for a load tested network.
• Documenting system configurations and changes.
• Monitor network health and coordinate with stakeholders on changes or maintenance.
• Contribute to research papers and technical documentation.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CCNA or equivalent

LFCS or equivalent

4+ years network engineering

Tools

Cisco switches/routers

VMware/Nutanix

AWS/Azure networking

ESXi/vCenter

Puppet/Ansible

GCP networking

Job description

The Cellular Network Research Engineer will join the ITS-driven CRAIN laboratory for full-time, on-site support in Boulder, CO. You will test, configure, and optimize prototype cellular network equipment, software, and features to support policy development and future industry deployments.

Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting IT gear, prototyping and testing cellular networks, managing VMware virtual networks, and documenting system changes.