Summary
We have a great new role for a RAN Transport Designer to join us here at VMO2. This is a specialist design role at the heart of how our radio network connects, scales and evolves. As a RAN Transport Designer, you will shape how radio equipment integrates with Virgin Media O2’s transmission and transport networks, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and ready for live deployment.
You will work across design, test and trial phases, producing high and low level designs and reference configurations, collaborating closely with suppliers, architects, test and operations teams. The role also plays a key part in enabling smooth technology evolution and migration as our RAN and transport networks continue to develop.
Location
Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Motherwell, Peterborough, Reading
Must Haves
* Proven experience in a technical network design role within a network operator or equipment supplier environment
* Familiarity with many of the technical topics / aspects that are relevant to the role, e.g. strong knowledge of 2G, 4G and 5G RAN architectures, including traditional and virtualised RAN
* Solid understanding of packet networking fundamentals including Ethernet, IP, QoS and transport protocols
* Experience producing high level designs, low level designs and low level configurations
* Ability to work effectively with suppliers, test teams and change control processes
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for presenting complex technical concepts combined with strong influencing and persuading skill
Other Desired Skills
* Knowledge of transport provided synchronisation such as SyncE and PTP
* Experience working with Ericsson and or Nokia RAN solutions
* Exposure to vRAN and O-RAN architectures
* Experience supporting lab testing and field trials
Benefits
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Equal Opportunity
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
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