Lead Private LTE & 5G Core Architect

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Private LTE / 5G Core Network Architect in Overland Park, KS, to lead the architecture, design, integration, cybersecurity, and lifecycle support of private LTE and Private 5G networks for utilities. You will drive end‑to‑end core network designs, including MME/AMF/UPF, APN/DNN planning, QoS, and network slicing, collaborating with clients and vendors.

You will guide RAN integration, backhaul transport, and OT cybersecurity, ensuring secure, scalable, and

Responsibilities

• Represent Black & Veatch as a recognized industry subject matter expert for private LTE and 5G core technologies, engaging with clients, industry forums, standards organizations, vendor partners, and project teams to influence strategy, promote best practices, and advance utility communications.
• Lead architecture workshops, design reviews, security reviews, vendor evaluations, RFP support, and solution strategy discussions.
• Translate complex PLTE, 5G Core, RAN, transport, and cybersecurity topics into clear recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor engineers and project team members to build technical depth in private wireless, mobile core, transport, and utility cybersecurity disciplines.

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Private LTE / 5G Core Network Architect in Overland Park, KS, to lead the architecture, design, integration, cybersecurity, and lifecycle support of private LTE and Private 5G networks for utilities. You will drive end‑to‑end core network designs, including MME/AMF/UPF, APN/DNN planning, QoS, and network slicing, collaborating with clients and vendors.

You will guide RAN integration, backhaul transport, and OT cybersecurity, ensuring secure, scalable, and