RAN Engineering Specialist

RAN Engineering Specialist

Posted Today by Haystack

£500 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The RAN Engineering Specialist role involves leading technical efforts in the resilience and performance of 2G and 4G networks for a global telecommunications provider. The position requires deep expertise in Huawei architectures to manage fault investigations and network evolution projects. The role is remote-friendly and offers a competitive day rate. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring network uptime and executing complex configurations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the System Engineering Lead for 2G and 4G RAN networks, driving technical excellence across the Performance & Optimization team.
  • Lead high-stakes fault investigations on RAN sites, cells, and BSC issues to ensure maximum network uptime.
  • Architect and execute complex configuration scripts and commissioning files utilizing Huawei MAE and WIM Unison platforms.
  • Design and manage critical BSC Disaster Recovery processes, including regular testing to guarantee infrastructure stability.
  • Orchestrate network evolution activities, including overnight script implementations such as BSC reparenting and lab-based environment testing.

Key Skills:

  • Deep technical mastery of Huawei 2G/4G RAN and BSC architectures.
  • Proven hands-on proficiency in scripting and configuration on Huawei MAE and WIM Unison platforms.
  • Extensive experience working within a Mobile Network Operator (MNO), Tier-1 Vendor, or Managed Service environment.
  • Strong background in RAN Optimization and Performance Engineering.
  • Ability to make decisive, high-pressure technical decisions impacting subscriber experience and service availability.

Salary (Rate): £500 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Huawei RAN Engineering Specialist | £450 - £500 We're working with a leading global telecommunications managed service provider on this exciting opportunity. Step into a high-impact technical lead role where you will define the resilience and performance of 2G and 4G networks. This is a chance to leverage your deep expertise in Huawei architectures to spearhead complex fault investigations and network evolution projects for a global connectivity leader.

The Role

  • Act as the System Engineering Lead for 2G and 4G RAN networks, driving technical excellence across the Performance & Optimization team.
  • Lead high-stakes fault investigations on RAN sites, cells, and BSC issues to ensure maximum network uptime.
  • Architect and execute complex configuration scripts and commissioning files utilizing Huawei MAE and WIM Unison platforms.
  • Design and manage critical BSC Disaster Recovery processes, including regular testing to guarantee infrastructure stability.
  • Orchestrate network evolution activities, including overnight script implementations such as BSC reparenting and lab-based environment testing.

What You'll Need

  • Deep technical mastery of Huawei 2G/4G RAN and BSC architectures is essential for this role.
  • Proven hands-on proficiency in scripting and configuration on Huawei MAE (Management Azure Element) and WIM Unison platforms.
  • Extensive experience working within a Mobile Network Operator (MNO), Tier-1 Vendor, or Managed Service environment.
  • Strong background in RAN Optimization and Performance Engineering with a track record of solving complex network resilience issues.
  • The ability to make decisive, high-pressure technical decisions that directly impact subscriber experience and service availability.

What's On Offer

  • Highly competitive day rate of £450 - £500 per day.
  • Remote-friendly working model with flexibility across core UK sites.
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical national infrastructure projects at the forefront of telecommunications technology.
  • Apply via Haystack today!