Crain Lab Cellular Network Engineer

Cherokee Federal•Boulder, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cellular Network Research Engineer will provide full-time, on-site support for the advanced cellular network research and development operations of the CRAIN (Communications Research and Innovation Network) laboratory at the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS). The primary responsibilities include testing, configuring, and optimizing new and prototype cellular network equipment, software, and features to support policy development and future industry deployments.

Requirements

CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate, or equivalent certification and/or documented experience
LFCS – Linux Foundation Certified Systems Administrator, or equivalent certification and/or documented experience
4+ years of network engineering experience in a work and lab environment
Experience with Cisco switches, routers, and software defined networking
Knowledge of VMware Nutanix, RHEV, AWS/Azure networking virtual networks, ESXi, and vCenter
Experience with cloud computing, Datacenter, AWS/Azure or GCP networking
Experience working with modern configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible)
Experience with telecom equipment from one or more of the following manufacturers: Nokia Ericsson Samsung
Experience with network monitoring and performance tools
Working and proven knowledge of programming or scripting skills (Perl, Python, Ruby)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Attention to detail and ability to document system configurations and changes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability to changing requirements and technologies

Nice To Haves

CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional
RHCSA - Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator
Firewall certification (Palo Alto/ Cisco)
Experience with firewall configurations, troubleshooting and CLI experience.
Experience with server administration (Windows/Linux)
Prior experience on 5G cellular network or 5G core network functions are desirable.

Responsibilities

Configure, test, and troubleshoot IT equipment including servers, routers, switches, and specialized cellular network testing gear
Cellular Network Prototyping, Experimentation, Integration, Testing
Cellular Network Optimization, Configuration, Support, and Maintenance
Cellular Systems Prototyping, Integration, and Administration
Systems Documentation
Changing and modifying cellular network configurations to meet project requirements
Determining network impacts of new equipment and testing activities
Configuring VMware virtual networking environments to support the cellular network
Performing maintenance on cellular network equipment such as patching and updates
Hands-on deployment and optimization of development, prototype, and new telecommunications equipment under test into the laboratory environment
Diagnosing/troubleshooting cellular network issues
Setup and configuration of virtual machines, including but not limited to automated configuration
Perform upgrades of virtual machines and software while simultaneously providing a revertible backup version
Tap, capture, and analyze IP traffic between VM interfaces instantiated in the same hardware
Set and monitor network and hardware threshold alarms for a load tested network
Documenting system configurations and changes
Monitor network health and coordinate with stakeholders on changes or maintenance
Contribute to research papers and technical documentation