Job Title : Network Engineer
Location : Plano, TX
Duration : Long Term Contract
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Nokia NetAct to support, monitor, and optimize large-scale telecom network operations. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of network performance management, system administration, and OSS tools, with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage, configure, and maintain Nokia NetAct for network monitoring, performance analytics, and fault management.
- Perform routine system health checks, backup management, and application-level maintenance of NetAct servers.
- Monitor KPIs for LTE / 5G RAN performance and identify performance degradation or network faults.
- Troubleshoot network alarms, escalate critical issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams (RAN, Core, Transport).
- Support software upgrades, patches, and system integration activities within the NetAct environment.
- Generate performance reports and dashboards based on SLA / KPI requirements.
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to improve network quality and stability.
- Maintain system documentation, SOPs, configuration guides, and change management logs.
Required Skills & Experience :
3 6 years of experience as a Network Engineer or OSS / Performance Engineer in telecom environments.Strong hands-on experience with Nokia NetAct OSS including :Fault Management (FM)
Performance Management (PM)Configuration Management (CM)Familiar with LTE / VoLTE / 5G NR KPIs, counters, and network optimization principles.Experience working with Linux-based systems and basic scripting (Shell / Python).Strong understanding of RAN architecture and telecom network components (eNodeB, gNodeB, EPC, Transport).Experience with SQL queries for data extraction and reporting (preferred).Ability to analyze large data sets and derive actionable network insights.Nice-to-Have :
Experience with Nokia Cloud OSS or equivalent OSS platforms.Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware / OpenStack).Knowledge of automation frameworks for OSS tasks.Certification in Nokia or related telecom technologies.