Network Telecom Technician
Teknik, data och digitalt · IT-infrastruktur och säkerhet · Nätverksadministration · DevOps
I korthet
Ericsson Canada seeks a Network Telecom Technician in Ottawa to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless RAN and core network systems supporting LTE and 5G. The role requires 3+ years of experience and involves hands-on work with various network components and testing equipment. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a bonus, health coverage, and generous paid time off.
Ansvarsområden
- Install, commission, and troubleshoot wireless RAN infrastructure and core/data center network systems for LTE and 5G networks.
- Perform RF testing, troubleshooting, and network performance optimization.
- Support microwave backhaul installation and transport connectivity.
- Monitor alarms using OSS/NMS tools and perform fiber cross-connects and hardware replacements.
- Validate IP networking fundamentals, including BGP/OSPF troubleshooting and end-to-end service validation.
- Engage in incident response, emergency restorations, planned maintenance, and on-call operations.
- Adhere to change management, MOP procedures, and RF safety standards.
Krav
- Diploma in Telecommunications, Networking, Electronics, or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry (RAN and Core network experience preferred).
- Valid tower climbing certification (where applicable).
- Valid Canadian driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned province or region.
- Comfortable working in outdoor field environments and secure data center/central office facilities.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across OSI Layers 1–3.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end network architecture, traffic flow, and service delivery.
- Proven ability to work independently and respond effectively during critical network incidents.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation abilities.
- Adaptable and capable of performing in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, Diameter, AAA, Linux administration, and virtualization platforms (VMware, OpenStack).
- Proficient in using telecom test equipment and tools (OTDR, PIM Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter, CLI utilities).
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Experience with LTE and 5G RAN integration, including RRU, Massive MIMO radios, and Baseband Unit (BBU) installation and commissioning.
- Skilled in RF testing and troubleshooting, including VSWR, PIM, sweep testing, sector outage resolution, and network performance optimization.
- Hands-on experience supporting microwave backhaul installation and transport connectivity.
- Knowledge of LTE EPC (MME, SGW, PGW) and 5G Core functions (AMF, SMF, UPF), with experience monitoring alarms using OSS/NMS tools.
- Experience performing fiber cross-connects, structured cabling, and replacing hardware components such as line cards, SFPs, and power modules.
- Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including VLANs, IP addressing, routing, and transport connectivity verification.
- Familiarity with BGP/OSPF troubleshooting under engineering guidance and end-to-end service validation.
- Experience supporting incident response, emergency restorations, planned maintenance, hardware swaps, live network upgrades, and on-call operations.
- Strong knowledge of change management, MOP procedures, as-built documentation, inventory management, and compliance with RF safety and Canadian OHS standards.
- Solid understanding of LTE (4G), 5G NSA/SA architecture, RAN components, RF fundamentals, EPC, and 5G Core technologies.
Förmåner
- Competitive salary range of $62,000 - $81,000 for Ontario.
- Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
- Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options with core level coverage paid by Ericsson.
- Group Retirement & Savings Program with automatic 2% company contribution and a 50% match on employee contributions up to 8% (max 4% match).
- Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
- Minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and 1 volunteer day annually.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental/adoption leave at 100% pay.
- Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
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