Telecom and Wireless Network Technician
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain next-generation networks. You will implement 5G systems, troubleshoot issues, and work with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer requirements.
The role requires 3+ years in telecom/mob ionic network engineering, experience with disaggregated functions, and familiarity with NFV/SDN, cloud platforms, and 5G architectures. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.
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 network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei.
- Knowledge of IP networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, or OSPF.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or VMware.
- Knowledge of 5G technologies, architectures such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone modes, spectrum management, and protocols such as NG-RAN, gNodeB, or 5G NR and tools for network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, or Wireshark
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions (RAN, core, edge).
- Integrate and test 5G networks with LTE/4G infrastructures.
- End-to-end network optimization: performance tuning and capacity planning.
- Configure SDN and NFV solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.
- Monitor performance using Wireshark, NetScout, and telemetry tools.
- Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
- Provide technical support across project life cycles from architecture to implementation.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of next-generation telecommunications networks. As a mid-level engineer, you will play a key role in implementing 5G systems, ensuring high performance, and troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced communication solutions to meet business and customer requirements.
Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions, including radio access networks (RAN), core networks, and edge computing environments.
Assist in the integration and testing of 5G networks with existing LTE/4G infrastructures.
Conduct end-to-end network optimization, including performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to maintain network quality standards.
Collaborate with teams to configure software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) solutions.
Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime.
Monitor and analyze network performance to identify areas of improvement using tools like Wireshark, NetScout, or other telemetry/tracing systems.
Configure, update, and troubleshoot core network components, including routers, switches, and base stations.
Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures for 5G/telecom systems.
Provide technical support and collaborate with teams across project life cycles, from architecture to implementation.
Join us. The world can't wait.
3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering
Experience with disaggregated network functions
Experience with IoT networks, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and private 5G deployments
Experience with network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei
Knowledge of IP networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, or OSPF
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or VMware
Knowledge of 5G technologies, architectures such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone modes, spectrum management, and protocols such as NG-RAN, gNodeB, or 5G NR and tools for network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, or Wireshark
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Possession of excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and client interactions
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 5G/Telecom Network Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, deployment, optimization, and maintenance of next-generation telecommunications networks. As a mid-level engineer, you will play a key role in implementing 5G systems, ensuring high performance, and troubleshooting issues within the network infrastructure. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced communication solutions to meet business and customer requirements.
Design, configure, and deploy 5G and telecom network solutions, including radio access networks (RAN), core networks, and edge computing environments.
Assist in the integration and testing of 5G networks with existing LTE/4G infrastructures.
Conduct end-to-end network optimization, including performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to maintain network quality standards.
Collaborate with teams to configure software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) solutions.
Support network rollouts, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime.
Monitor and analyze network performance to identify areas of improvement using tools like Wireshark, NetScout, or other telemetry/tracing systems.
Configure, update, and troubleshoot core network components, including routers, switches, and base stations.
Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures for 5G/telecom systems.
Provide technical support and collaborate with teams across project life cycles, from architecture to implementation.
Join us. The world can't wait.
3+ years of experience in telecommunications or mobile network engineering
Experience with disaggregated network functions
Experience with IoT networks, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and private 5G deployments
Experience with network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei
Knowledge of IP networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, or OSPF
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as NFV, SDN, and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or VMware
Knowledge of 5G technologies, architectures such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone modes, spectrum management, and protocols such as NG-RAN, gNodeB, or 5G NR and tools for network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting, including Ansible, NetConf, SolarWinds, or Wireshark
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Possession of excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and client interactions
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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