Cellular Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Farmington Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
We are seeking a skilled Cellular Network Engineer to design deploy and operate core components of our mobile network infrastructure. This role focuses on the endtoend lifecycle of cellular packet core nodes IP networking equipment and Linux-based server environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in mobile core technologies with strong hands-on operational skills across routing switching firewalls and system administration. Demonstrating core values such as respect teamwork integrity and safety is essential.
In this role you will report directly to our General Manager of Operator Services in our Farmington Hills MI headquarters office. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with regular weekly travel to the headquarters office as outlined in our Hybrid/Remote Work Policy.
What Youll Do (responsibilities)
Cellular Packet Core Engineering
- Deploy configure and operate 4G/5G cellular packet core nodes (e.g. MME/AMF SGW/UPF PGW/SMF HSS/UDM).
- Perform software upgrades feature activations and node scalability enhancements.
- Monitor and troubleshoot core network performance QoS and signaling flows.
- Assist with integration of RAN IMS and OSS systems as needed.
- System administration for any server systems deployed in customer projects.
IP Networking & Security
- Configure and maintain IP routers switches and firewalls supporting the mobile core.
- Implement routing protocols (OSPF BGP IS-IS) and traffic engineering policies.
- Ensure network security through firewall rule management IPS/IDS support and VPN/secure transport setups.
- Troubleshoot L2/L3 connectivity issues and perform root-cause analysis for outages.
- System administration for servers and systems.
Linux Systems Administration
- Manage Linux servers hosting core network applications and virtualized environments.
- Perform patching system hardening log analysis and resource optimization.
- Support virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware KVM OpenStack) used for core network deployment.
- Develop automation scripts (bash Python Ansible) to streamline operations.
Operations & Support
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical network services.
- Create and maintain documentation for deployments configurations and operational processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF engineering security IT operations and vendor support.
- Support capacity planning monitoring and reporting to ensure network reliability and performance.
- Additional related duties may be assigned as needed to support the business & customers.
Qualifications :
Experience You Have
- At least three (3) years of experience with mobile packet core networks (4G EPC 5G SA/NSA).
- Proficiency with IP networking concepts routing protocols and firewall administration.
- Strong Linux system administration skills (CentOS RHEL Ubuntu).
- Experience with network monitoring tools and log analysis (e.g. Wireshark syslog Prometheus).
- Ability to understand and diagnose complex end-to-end network issues.
- Experience with virtualization and container technologies (KVM VMware Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with network automation frameworks (Ansible Terraform Python scripting).
- Knowledge of IMS architecture and VoLTE/VoNR call flows.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.
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.
- 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
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
About Company
RF Connect is a team of industry leaders transforming connectivity. We invest in our team, have fun, and give back to our community. We lead the way in the design, deployment, and support of high performance wireless networks and solutions. Our philosophy is simple - hire the best peo ... View more
