Network Engineer

Operator Services is a functional organization within RF Connect which focuses on solutions for Private Wireless Networks Neutral Host Networks and Signal Source as a Service supporting traditional DAS deployments. 

As our Network Engineer you will design and construct new network architectures on WAN LAN and 3GPP technology stacks to support various types of networks including LAN Wi-Fi Cellular and Private Wireless Networks (PWN). You will be involved in the installation monitoring maintenance support and optimization of all network hardware software and communication links. You will troubleshoot network issues provide end-user training and offer technical leadership for wireless connectivity solutions. Youll be accountable for the overall infrastructure including engineering implementation integration and support and will mentor others to establish and enhance processes and procedures. Demonstrating core values such as respect teamwork integrity and safety is essential.

This role can potentially be virtual (within the USA) but preferred candidates will work from our Farmington Hills MI office and will report to the General Manager of Operator Services. You should be able to work productively in a remote and independent setting and be within commuting distance of a major airport for travel needs.

What Youll Do (responsibilities)

Project Engineering

• Design configure and commission the networking and core elements of customer projects.  Includes designing the IP networks firewalls switches packet cores MOCN gateways element management systems and other systems as necessary for the project.
• System administration for any server systems deployed in customer projects.
• Remotely manage the delivery and commissioning of these network elements at the project locations.
• Oversee installation configuration maintenance and troubleshooting of end user hardware software and peripheral devices.

Production Network

• Design configure commission and operate networking and core elements of RF Connects Production Network.  The Production Network consists of servers and software systems which are centrally deployed and support multiple customers.  This includes NOC systems element management systems packet cores and similar.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Production Network including software updates and system expansions.
• Responsible for capacity management of the Production Network.
• System administration for servers and systems.

Other Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot as needed including connectivity performance and configuration problems.
• Perform server and security audits and system backups and recovery as needed.
• Ensure successful configuration for optimal performance and reliability to fulfill internal and external customer objectives and processes.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration network mapping processes and service records.
• Design and participate in lab and field testing and troubleshooting.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors outsourcers and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Additional related duties may be assigned as needed to support the business & customers.

Qualifications :

Experience You Have

• At least four (5) years of experience in support and/or engineering wireless network systems.
• At least two (2) years of experience in role having architectural and operational responsibility for wireless network systems.
• Proven experience and success with LAN architecture & deployments Wi-Fi and Private Wireless Network design and implementation deployments.
• Wireless Networking protocols: Proficiency in wireless networking protocols such as IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax TCP/IP DHCP DNS etc.
• Familiarity with LTE and 5G technology and related components (eNodeB EPC etc.)
• Configuration and Management: Hands-on experience with configuring and managing wireless infrastructure components including access points controllers and network management systems.
• Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing wireless network performance through techniques such as channel planning roaming optimization and Quality of Service (QoS) configuration.
• Analyze wireless subsystem requirements (including but not limited to RF PHY MAC protocol and application-level performance) based on product requirements and use cases.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning network security principles and general network management best practices.
• Mobile Core RAN Wi-Fi 6 LTE 5G private networks CBRS RAN EPC Virtualization software defined networks ORAN NFV MEC OSS/BSS MANO Experiences are preferred.
• Very familiar with Ciscos enterprise wireless infrastructure.

Educational/Vocational Training You Have

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of experience certifications or other technical training.
• CCNA CWDP and/or related CISCO or other professional certifications strongly preferred.
• Any other related certifications of formal training related to Network Architecture & Administration.

Environmental/Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting within regulatory limits
• This position sometimes operates in commercial construction sites hospitals and occupied commercial & government buildings. Some activities require the use of a ladder or lift and standing or walking for extended periods of time. When in the office uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers etc.

Additional Information :

Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: Farmington Hills MI USA; only US-based candidates with US work authorization considered no outside recruiters 
Education Level: 4-year college degree (or equivalent)
Travel: Occasional national travel required as needed to support the business/department & customer site locations

Compensation Package

• Competitive commensurate with experience
• Health benefits
• HSA w/ company matching
• 401k w/ company matching
• PTO w/ rollover

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time