RAN Network Domain Architect

Capgemini
Abingdon, United Kingdom
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Tech stack

4G (Telecommunication)
API
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Security
Inventory Management Software
Networking Basics

Job description

  • Define autonomous RAN use cases including self-optimising RAN, self-healing RAN, interference management, energy optimisation, coverage optimisation, capacity optimisation, and fault prediction.
  • Define RAN KPI models including accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput, latency, PRB utilisation, interference, handover success, call drop, and energy KPIs.
  • Develop closed-loop workflows for RAN optimisation using OSS, SON, RIC, EMS/NMS, and vendor automation platforms.
  • Support Open RAN, near-real-time RIC, non-real-time RIC, xApps, rApps, and service management and orchestration concepts.
  • Define RAN telemetry, configuration, topology, inventory, and performance data requirements.
  • Support integration with RAN vendor platforms, OSS assurance systems, inventory, and orchestration layers.
  • Validate RAN automation actions against policy, safety, customer impact, and operational risk.

Requirements

  • RAN architecture for 4G/5G.
  • RAN KPIs and optimisation.
  • Open RAN, RIC, xApps, rApps.
  • SON and closed-loop RAN optimisation.
  • RAN inventory, topology, configuration, and performance data.
  • Multi-vendor RAN OSS integration.
  • TMF Open APIs and vendor automation interfaces.

General Required Experience for Network Domain Architect

  • Experience in telecom network architecture, operations, assurance, optimisation, or domain engineering.
  • Strong understanding of autonomous network concepts and TM Forum Autonomous Network levels.
  • Experience defining network KPIs, alarm models, performance models, and closed-loop remediation actions.
  • Experience working with multi-vendor OSS and vendor domain platforms.
  • Strong understanding of network telemetry, configuration, topology, and inventory data.
  • Experience with intent management, policy management, and service assurance.
  • Ability to work with AI/ML, automation, cybersecurity, and platform engineering teams.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Vendor-Specific Experience

  • Ericsson RAN, Ericsson OSS/ENM, SON, automation and assurance interfaces.
  • Nokia RAN, NetAct, SON, Nokia automation and assurance platforms.
  • Samsung RAN or Open RAN solutions.
  • Mavenir, Rakuten Symphony, Parallel Wireless, or other Open RAN ecosystem platforms.

Preferred Certifications

  • TM Forum Autonomous Networks Practitioner.
  • TM Forum Open API certification.
  • Nokia, Ericsson, or cloud certifications/trainings relevant to the selected domain.

About the company

Capgemini ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Management- und IT-Beratung, Technologie-Services und Digitaler Transformation. Als ein Wegbereiter für Innovation unterstützt das Unternehmen seine Kunden bei deren komplexen Herausforderungen rund um Cloud, Digital und Plattformen.

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