4G/5G Optimization Engineer

The client is looking for 4G/5G Optimization Engineers to work a 6-month rolling contract based in South Africa (Cape Town).

Job overview:

• In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing the performance and efficiency of our 5G network, ensuring a seamless and high-quality user experience.
• 4G/5G Network Optimization Engineer responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of a mobile network, specifically focusing on 4G and 5G technologies, by identifying bottlenecks, implementing configuration changes, and conducting field measurements to ensure optimal network coverage, throughput, and user experience across the network footprint

Work experience:

• Strong understanding of cellular network technologies, particularly 4G LTE and 5G protocols, including radio frequency (RF) principles
• Expertise in network optimization tools and techniques, such as drive test analysis software and network performance monitoring platforms
• Experience with network planning and design concepts
• Proficient in troubleshooting network issues and identifying root causes
• Familiarity with network management systems and scripting languages may be beneficial
• Must have  experience with  MultiVendor tools: ability to extract, parse and analyze PM Data from OSS NBIs or other interfaces.
• Must be able to analyze and interpret field test data for network enhancement (DT analysis, L3 signaling, etc.).
• Must be able to design and implement Layer management strategies to optimize load balance
• Knowledgeable in identifying KPI degradation and creating mitigation plans to normalize the trend.
• Have Analytical skills for performance data analysis and decision-making.
• Proficient in using OSS MultiVendor tools  in collecting/gathering data files for KPI monitoring, Parameter Adjustment and Sites Status Checking.

Please note: Due to the urgency of the project the client can only consider consultants with the correct right to work in South Africa.