Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KGI Wireless is a company specializing in wireless network solutions, and they are seeking a Network Integration Engineer. The role involves assessing, engineering, and implementing changes to client network infrastructure, requiring strong communication skills and adaptability to shifting client goals.
Responsibilities
- Performing activation, configuration, and integration of Samsung RAN hardware (small cells/macro) into Carrier environment
- Utilizing USM/VLSM tools for daily network monitoring, clearing alarms, and performing root cause analysis for performance degradation
- Analyzing KPIs, managing capacity, and improving Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) to enhance 5G/LTE service quality
- Partnering with System Performance teams to analyze and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like call quality and data speeds
- Overseeing the installation and optimization of wireless hardware, including mmW, vRAN, and C-Band equipment
- Running scripts using SSH or PUTTY to configure hardware such as CDU30 eNodeB, VDU, RRH to ensure proper setup
- Documenting site configuration changes and network data within internal tools
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Experience with Samsung 4G/5G/LTE RAN equipment
- Proficiency in USM (Unified Samsung Management) for network management
- Knowledge of RF design, antenna selection, and microwave technologies
- Strong understanding of 5G C-Band and mmWave technologies
- Ability to create Methods of Procedure (MOP) for field technicians
- Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G NR architectures, including ORAN (Open RAN) and vRAN (virtualized RAN)
- Tooling: Experience with network management software (USM, LSM), ticket systems and terminal emulators (SSH)
- Field/Remote Work: Capability to work in both office environments and on-site at radio tower locations, which may involve lifting up to 50 pounds
- Understanding of telecommunications networking elements such as routers, switches, ports, and interfaces with the ability to engineer and configure
- Understanding of networking protocols
- Understanding of looking at status commands, log files, log messages to determine course of action
- Understanding of IPv4 and IPv6
- Troubleshooting ability to isolate, diagnose, and resolve problems
- Ability to write a Method Of Procedure (MOP)
- 10+ years in a Networking configuration environment
- Experience on these elements are a plus: Nokia 7705, Nokia 7250 (IXR aggregation switch), Nokia Service Portal, Cisco ASR 920 , 1002, Microsemi TP-4100 (EGM)
- Alcatel-Lucent
- CRAN
- 4G / 5G / LTE
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