RAN Network Domain Architect

Your Role

The RAN Network Domain Architect will specialise in autonomous RAN operations, RAN optimisation, RAN assurance, Open RAN integration, RIC-based automation, and AI-driven RAN self-optimisation.

• Define autonomous RAN use cases including self-optimising RAN, self-healing RAN, interference management, energy optimisation, coverage optimisation, capacity optimisation, and fault prediction.
• Define RAN KPI models including accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput, latency, PRB utilisation, interference, handover success, call drop, and energy KPIs.
• Develop closed-loop workflows for RAN optimisation using OSS, SON, RIC, EMS/NMS, and vendor automation platforms.
• Support Open RAN, near-real-time RIC, non-real-time RIC, xApps, rApps, and service management and orchestration concepts.
• Define RAN telemetry, configuration, topology, inventory, and performance data requirements.
• Support integration with RAN vendor platforms, OSS assurance systems, inventory, and orchestration layers.
• Validate RAN automation actions against policy, safety, customer impact, and operational risk.

• RAN architecture for 4G/5G.
• RAN KPIs and optimisation.
• Open RAN, RIC, xApps, rApps.
• SON and closed-loop RAN optimisation.
• RAN inventory, topology, configuration, and performance data.
• Multi-vendor RAN OSS integration.
• TMF Open APIs and vendor automation interfaces.

• Experience in telecom network architecture, operations, assurance, optimisation, or domain engineering.
• Strong understanding of autonomous network concepts and TM Forum Autonomous Network levels.
• Experience defining network KPIs, alarm models, performance models, and closed-loop remediation actions.
• Experience working with multi-vendor OSS and vendor domain platforms.
• Strong understanding of network telemetry, configuration, topology, and inventory data.
• Experience with intent management, policy management, and service assurance.
• Ability to work with AI/ML, automation, cybersecurity, and platform engineering teams.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ericsson RAN, Ericsson OSS/ENM, SON, automation and assurance interfaces.
• Nokia RAN, Net Act, SON, Nokia automation and assurance platforms.
• Samsung RAN or Open RAN solutions.
• Mavenir, Rakuten Symphony, Parallel Wireless, or other Open RAN ecosystem platforms.

• TM Forum Autonomous Networks Practitioner.
• TM Forum Open API certification.
• Nokia, Ericsson, or cloud certifications/trainings relevant to the selected domain.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply; your unique experience could be just what we need.

• Exposure to top global companies working with Capgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like Out Front, Cap Ability or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme.

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• Location:
  
  This is a permanent role with Capgemini, offering a hybrid working model. The client is based in Newbury and occasional travel to the client site will be required.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.