RAN Virtualization OA&M Engineer

RAN Virtualization OA&M Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Onsite Opportunity

Contract role

No C2C candidates, only W2

We are seeking an experienced RAN Virtualization OA&M Engineer to support next-generation 4G/5G wireless network management solutions, virtualization initiatives, and commercial network deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead OAMP/FCAPS subsystem integration and troubleshooting for wireless networks.
• Provide Tier 3 support for EMS/NMS application issues and work closely with R&D teams to drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Support introduction of new 4G/5G RAN Network Management features and virtualized network solutions.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into system and design requirements.
• Author and implement EMS/NMS/Network Element software upgrade MOPs.
• Support commercial network deployments, product rollouts, and customer acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Product Management, and R&D.
• Drive technical discussions with wireless carriers and customer leadership teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of OAMP/FCAPS/OSS experience supporting EMS/NMS and RAN network elements.
• Experience with RAN virtualization, NFV, vCU/vDU, and virtualized network environments.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with commercial NMS/EMS platforms.
• Hands-on experience with EMS/NMS software upgrades and MOP development.
• Experience working with Unix/Linux environments and scripting tools (Shell, Perl, TCL).
• Knowledge of SNMP, TNM protocols, OSS/NMS interfaces, Netconf, YANG models, and REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of wireless network architecture, 3GPP standards, Core and RAN technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OpenStack and Kubernetes experience.
• Knowledge of ETSI MANO, ONAP, OASIS TOSCA, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with virtualization technologies including SR-IOV, VirtIO, VLANs, SAN/NAS/iSCSI storage.
• High Availability (HA) and redundancy system experience.
• Experience supporting Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia, or major wireless carrier environments.
• Strong presentation, customer-facing, and technical leadership skills.

Ideal Background:

• RAN Virtualization Engineer
• OAMP/FCAPS Engineer
• OSS/EMS Engineer
• Network Management Engineer
• NFV Engineer
• Wireless Systems Engineer
• Telecom Solutions Architect

What you didn’t know about us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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