5G Private Solution Architect

Summary: The 5G Private Solution Architect role involves designing and implementing Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) with a focus on connectivity and ecosystem integration. The position requires a strong understanding of 5G architecture and related technologies, along with the ability to provide cost estimates and functional designs. The role is hybrid, requiring in-person work for a total of two weeks over three months. The contract is set to end on January 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised.
• Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem including MPN/Connectivity elements.
• Design solution with reference functional & technical requirements.
• Provide a cost estimate.

Key Skills:

• 5G/4G Architecture: 5G SA/NSA architecture, EPC, 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), gNB/eNB design, Network Slicing.
• RAN: gNB, Radio Dots, Small Cell deployment, RAN planning & optimisation.
• CORE & Networking: Mobile 4G and 5G CORE, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRFs, DNS/DHCP, NAT.
• Security: IPSec, TLS, IAM, 3GPP Security Standards, Firewall policies.
• Cloud: AWS, Docker, OpenStack, CNFs/VNFs, SDN (optional).
• Edge and MEC: MEC deployment, edge orchestration, local breakout, latency optimisation.
• Integration: Enterprise system integration (IT/OT), interworking with public networks.
• Tools and Standards: Familiarity with 3GPP, Wireshark etc.
• Business and Regulatory: Spectrum licensing (CBRS, n77/n78), ROI analysis, vendor evaluation.
• Vendor Management: Bare metal server (Dell ESXi/Proxymox) Define and validate SLAs, QoS profiles, and network KPIs in private deployments.

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: 5G Private Solution Architect
Location: Hybrid - 2 weeks in total from overall 3 months
Duration: Contract end date - 30/01/2026
Clearance required: BPSS - UK Sole national
Interview process: Tech IV
Rate: £450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Job Description:

• Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised.
• Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem including MPN/Connectivity elements.
• Design solution with reference functional & technical requirements.
• Provide a cost estimate.

Key Skills:

• 5G/4G Architecture : 5G SA/NSA architecture, EPC, 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), gNB/eNB design, Network Slicing.
• RAN : gNB, Radio Dots, Small Cell deployment, RAN planning & optimisation.
• CORE & Networking : Mobile 4G and 5G CORE, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRFs, DNS/DHCP, NAT.
• Security : IPSec, TLS, IAM, 3GPP Security Standards, Firewall policies.
• Cloud : AWS , Docker, OpenStack, CNFs/VNFs, SDN (optional).
• Edge and MEC : MEC deployment, edge orchestration, local breakout, latency optimisation.
• Integration : Enterprise system integration (IT/OT), interworking with public networks
• Tools and Standards : Familiarity with 3GPP, Wireshark etc.
• Business and Regulatory : Spectrum licensing (CBRS, n77/n78), ROI analysis, vendor evaluation.
• Vendor Management : Bare metal server (Dell ESXi/Proxymox) Define and validate SLAs, QoS profiles, and network KPIs in private deployments.