Join our team as a Senior 5G Technologist at Digital Catapult, where you'll manage testbed private networks and infrastructures. Your role will be pivotal in driving the perfect functioning of the Digital Catapult private networks. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of digital innovation!
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties):
- Oversee the management of the 5G/4G/LTE/NB-IoT Testbeds infrastructures operate by Digital catapult, ensuring their efficient operation and availability for experimentation and testing purposes.
- Liaise with vertical industries such as RAN, ORAN, vRAN, 5G Core, manufacturing, logistics, and immersive technology companies. Gather requirements for the 5G testbed and provide technical support to teams developing specific use case applications and services.
- Collaborate closely with the tech teams in Digital Catapult to configure and facilitate service access within the testbeds, including equipment provisioning and access/firewall (VPN) configuration.
- Provide L2/L3 technical support to teams working on use case applications and services, resolving technical issues and facilitating project advancement including Network Management; Specify, configure, and set up 5G and EPC core components on the mobile network and MEC software stacks. Manage Docker orchestration and containerization using Kubernetes.
- Partner with the broader CTO Technology team to establish 5G-related use cases and explore new innovation opportunities, ensuring alignment with the broader Digital Catapult team and delivering comprehensive documentation support.
- Develop and deliver informative content on 5G technology, encompassing fundamentals, business prospects, and potential roadmaps, to assist industry partners in developing pertinent use cases.
- Lead Digital Catapult’s involvement in existing 5G projects. Coordinate Digital Catapult’s input while contributing original research results, participating in project meetings and conference calls, and producing relevant reports and deliverables.
- Create project proposals that cover technical, commercial, and strategic goals. Communicate these proposals to a range of audiences, from highly technical specialists to senior management. Where appropriate, develop Proof of Concept implementations to back up the viability of project proposals and demonstrate potential value through indicative results.
Requirements
- Proficiency in configuring and managing 5G/4G/LTE/NB-IoT network infrastructure components, including RAN/core architecture and functionalities.
- Demonstrated experience in network testing and troubleshooting in a professional setting with a comprehensive networking experience, with a strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, and configurations and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Netstat, … .
- Experiance in at least one virtualization system (e.g., vSphere, VMWare, OpenStack, KVM) and experience in managing virtual environments.
- Experience working with network monitoring and management tools, such as Grafana, Prometheus or Nagios.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.
- Minimum, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficient in environments such as Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, and CentOS.
- Ability to specify, configure, and set up 5G and EPC core components on the mobile network and MEC software stacks.
- Knowledge and experience with communication networks, systems, and network configuration, including firewall and switch configuration. Excellent understanding of IP and core network protocols such as PTP and protocols like SCTP, SMTP, SNMP, ICMP, TCP/IP, FTP, TELNET, NIS, LDAP, and UDP.
- Good communication skills and an interest in explaining technology work to and for service developers.
- Test and Measurement: Skills in RF and 5G test and measurement, including UAT and EMF for health and safety at work.
Deadline for Applications : Monday 7th October 2024
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.
As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.
Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
- We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
- Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
- Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
- 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
- E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
- Life insurance 4x salary;
- Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
- Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 1-3 days per week;
- Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
- Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!
We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.
We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.
We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.
