Senior Connectivity & Private 5G Infrastructure Specialist

Infotel; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Infotel is seeking a Senior IT Network Infrastructure & Private 5G Deployment Specialist to join its Connectivity team for North America. The role is based in Mobile, Alabama, USA, on a full-time basis with a 6-month renewable contract.

You will lead fiber deployments, manage cabling layouts and oversee MDF/IDF coordination while coordinating with vendors and budgets. Strong English communication and Private 5G experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE, Telecom, CS or equivalent.
• 5+ years leading structured cabling and fiber deployments.
• Hands-on experience with Private 5G/LTE, small cells or DAS.
• Experience with fiber test equipment: OTDR, power meters and VFL.
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs and switching.
• Experience leading vendors and managing budgets.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiber and copper cabling projects across plants, hangars and data centers.
• Oversee MDF/IDF layouts, racks and redundant network pathways.
• Enforce quality control: OTDR testing, loss budgets, copper certification and labeling.
• Deploy and support Private 5G, CBRS, small cells and DAS.
• Validate 5G readiness: eCPRI/CPRI fronthaul, PoE++, MEC and radio unit placement.
• Handle Tier 2/3 troubleshooting of radio nodes and fronthaul links.
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, subcontractors and low-voltage crews.
• Keep port maps, rack elevations and cable paths up to date in the CMDB.

Skills

Structured cabling & fiber deployments

Private 5G/LTE, small cells or DAS

TCP/IP, VLANs & switching

Vendor management & budgeting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Job description

Senior IT Network Infrastructure & Private 5G Deployment Specialist

You must be legally authorized to work in the USA

This is a 6 months contract renewable

Infotel is looking for a Senior IT Network Infrastructure & Private 5G Deployment Specialist to join is Connectivity team for North America. The role is based In Mobile Alabama USA.

What you'll do

• Lead fiber and copper cabling projects across plants, hangars and data centers
• Oversee MDF/IDF layouts, racks and redundant network pathways
• Enforce quality control: OTDR testing, loss budgets, copper certification and labeling
• Deploy and support Private 5G, CBRS, small cells and DAS
• Validate 5G readiness: eCPRI/CPRI fronthaul, PoE++, MEC and radio unit placement
• Handle Tier 2/3 troubleshooting of radio nodes and fronthaul links
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, subcontractors and low-voltage crews
• Keep port maps, rack elevations and cable paths up to date in the CMDB

What you bring

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or Computer Science, or equivalent field experience
• 5+ years leading structured cabling and fiber deployments in data center or industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with Private 5G/LTE, small cells or DAS
• Experience with fiber test equipment: OTDR, power meters and VFL
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs and switching
• Experience leading vendors and managing budgets
• Strong communication skills in English

Details

• Full-time, 6 months contract
• Up to 25% travel across North American sites