Mobile Network Engineer
Grid Networks
- Location
- Onsite (Reston, Virginia)
- Compensation
- $150k - $195k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the Role
GRID Networks is a telecommunications company helping organizations overcome connectivity challenges for M2M, IoT, and 5G deployments. The Mobile Network Engineer role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining mobile network infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
Skills
Full job details
GRID Networks is seeking a skilled Mobile Network Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining the mobile network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. You will have opportunities to work on multiple nodes of the network.
What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core network components
- Manage network systems and configurations, ensuring high performance and availability
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless network operations and resolve issues promptly
- Develop and implement network security policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of our network
- Analyze network performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Participate in incident response and problem management, proving technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex network issues
- Provide technical support to other teams as needed
- Stay up to date with industry developments, new technologies, and best practices to continuously improve network operations
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years in telecommunications or network operations, with hands-on experience supporting mobile network technologies.
- Understanding of mobile network technology across generations (2G–5G and beyond) — signaling, voice, SMS, data services, and international roaming.
- Linux operating system knowledge as well as scripting languages, such Python, Bash, or similar.
- Experience with network management systems, such as NetConf, SNMP, and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with SS7/MAP and Diameter signaling, IMS, VAS platforms, core network elements, ITU-T / 3GPP specifications, and GSMA recommendations, plus comfort working with APIs and operational data.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Practical, detail-oriented problem solver who's comfortable owning production issues end to end.
GRID Networks is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at GRID Networks are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications. All qualified applicants and employees receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.