Senior RAN Operations Engineer

As one of the biggest telecommunications infrastructure services providers in the region CETIN Group is at the forefront of digital transformation. It is present with subsidiaries in four countries, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and the Czech Republic offering cutting edge technology solutions. In total, the Group employs nearly 3,000 people. 

CETIN Bulgaria owns and operates one of the largest telecommunication networks in Bulgaria. We are committed to provide high quality solutions reflecting the technological requirements of our customers. Our main focus is to develop top-quality and deploy the best in class telco infrastructure, and  the meet challenging market demands.

We work with highly skilled, highly motivated, world class experts.

Join CETIN and be part of this team!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer is responsible for control and operations of Radio Access Network domain, consisting of BTSs (NodeBs, eNodeBs, gNodeBs), relevant controllers elements BSCs and RNCs. His/Hers obligation is to implement or change configuration of RAN elements, arrange immediate intervention (local or remote) on RAN elements and services and systems in case of critical failures and ensure proper network operation.

Shall follow the equipment’s lifecycle and proactively perform any upgrades and/or improvements of configuration in order to ensure the highest NW services quality and availability. The position will perform troubleshooting and investigation of RAN NW equipment failures and incidents.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute daily technical activities within the team – Work Order execution, incident handling, customer complaint handling
• Perform software upgrades on the RAN NW equipment with the aim of the minimum service downtime 
• Perform first and second level operations and maintenance of RAN NW equipment for technologies 2,3,4 and 5G (BTSs, NodeBs, eNodeBs, gNodeBs)
• Perform first and second level maintenance of all existing legacy and interconnected RAN network elements
• Ensure and coordinate actions with vendors and subcontractors concerning RAN equipment integration, testing and acceptance.
• Provide interoperability support with CORE NW equipment.
• Take responsibility to follow of relevant corporate policies and procedures
• Carry out all other tasks, assigned by the Line Manager and in accordance with the employee’s qualification and responsibilities
• Strictly follow safety and health instructions.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in in the field of Telecommunications or other Engineering domain
• Good knowledge in telecommunication technologies
• RAN technology knowledge and experience
• Good knowledge of IP basics (CCNA or another network certificate is beneficial)
• Flexible and loyal team-player
• Work well under pressure with tight SLA frames in case of incident handling
• Excellent English (both written and verbal)
• Fluent English

WHAT WE OFFER

• Challenging position in a collaborative and supportive team
• Competitive terms and conditions
• Open working space, flexible working hours and home-office 
• Internal and online training possibilities
• Up to 5 days Additional paid leave

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality and in compliance with applicable law regarding personal data protections.