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• Architect, design, integrate, secure, and provide lifecycle support for utility-focused Private LTE and Private 5G network environments


• Provide technical leadership across LTE EPC, 5G Core, RAN integration, backhaul transport networks, and operational readiness


• Engage clients, industry forums, standards organizations, vendor partners, and project teams as a private LTE/5G subject matter expert


• Lead architecture workshops, design reviews, security reviews, vendor evaluations, RFP support, and solution strategy discussions


• Translate complex PLTE, 5G Core, RAN, transport, and cybersecurity topics into recommendations for technical and executive audiences


• Mentor engineers and project team members


• Lead architecture and design for LTE EPC and 5G Core environments supporting utility operations and grid modernization


• Define core network architecture for MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, PCRF, AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, and related subscriber, policy, and mobility services


• Develop end-to-end designs for APNs, DNNs, IP address planning, SIM/eSIM strategy, subscriber management, QoS, network slicing, traffic steering, and service segmentation


• Create architecture standards, reference diagrams, implementation plans, operational procedures, and decision documentation


• Define PLTE/5G transport and backhaul requirements


• Collaborate on transport, routing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure architectures supporting performance, resiliency, scalability, synchronization, and operations


• Evaluate transport designs for latency, QoS, redundancy, traffic engineering, timing, and service availability


• Support eNodeB and gNodeB integration with private LTE and 5G core networks


• Collaborate with RF engineering teams on coverage, capacity, mobility, performance, and service quality


• Evaluate emerging RAN, Open RAN, and private wireless technologies for utility use cases


• Develop cybersecurity architectures for private wireless networks in critical infrastructure and utility OT environments


• Align PLTE designs with defense-in-depth, Zero Trust, and applicable NERC CIP considerations


• Provide guidance for monitoring, alarming, KPI, and reporting frameworks


• Advise on lifecycle management, technology roadmaps, capacity planning, software maintenance, and platform evolution


• Evaluate service-impacting events and performance trends to identify architectural improvements

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with LTE EPC, 5G Core, Private LTE, Private 5G, RAN integration, and mobile packet core technologies


• Strong knowledge of 3GPP LTE/5G architecture, call flows, subscriber management, APNs/DNNs, QoS, network slicing, and mobility


• Experience with IP/MPLS routing, backhaul, and transport architecture in carrier, utility, or industrial environments


• Working knowledge of Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent wireless, routing, switching, and security platforms


• Experience with cloud-native network functions, virtualized infrastructure, Kubernetes-based deployments, and network management platforms preferred


• Utility, energy, public safety, mining, industrial, or critical infrastructure experience strongly preferred


• Experience securing Private LTE, Private 5G, related communications infrastructure, or critical infrastructure network environments


• Knowledge of network segmentation, secure remote access, PKI, IPsec, certificate management, logging, SIEM integration, vulnerability management, and secure configuration baselines


• Familiarity with NERC CIP, IEC 62443, Zero Trust, defense-in-depth, and utility cybersecurity principles preferred


• Experience with security architecture reviews, threat modeling, incident response support, and vulnerability remediation preferred


• CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, Nokia NRS, Nokia 5G Core Architect, Ericsson wireless, CBRS CPI, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent industry certifications preferred


• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred, or another degree, specialized training, or experience that makes the individual uniquely qualified


• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience


• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, potentially including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search


• No visa sponsorship available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architecting and securing Private LTE and Private 5G networks, with a strong focus on utility operations and critical infrastructure. Proficient in translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies while providing leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• LTE EPC Architecture


• 5G Core Integration


• Private LTE/5G Security


• Network Segmentation


• Cybersecurity Architecture

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

• 3GPP LTE/5G Architecture


• Subscriber Management


• Network Slicing


• IP/MPLS Routing


• Transport Architecture


• Cloud-Native Network Functions


• Kubernetes-Based Deployments


• Vulnerability Management


• Threat Modeling


• Incident Response Support

Soft Skills

• Technical Leadership


• Mentoring


• Client Engagement


• Collaboration


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISSP


• CCNP


• CCIE


• Nokia NRS


• Nokia 5G Core Architect


• Ericsson Wireless


• CBRS CPI


• Fortinet


• Palo Alto

Industry Keywords

• Utility


• Energy


• Public Safety


• Mining


• Critical Infrastructure


• NERC CIP


• IEC 62443


• Zero Trust


• Defense-in-Depth


• Operational Readiness

Tools & Technologies

• Nokia


• Ericsson


• Cisco


• Juniper


• Palo Alto


• Fortinet


• SIEM Integration


• Logging


• Secure Configuration Baselines


• Decision Documentation