RAN Network Domain Architect

This job is with Capgemini, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Your RoleThe RAN Network Domain Architect will specialise in autonomous RAN operations, RAN optimisation, RAN assurance, Open RAN integration, RIC-based automation, and AI-driven RAN self-optimisation.Key Responsibilities

• 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.Your ProfileRequired Skills
• 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.

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