Network Engineering Manager in Bath

Network EngineeringManager

HatchedTalent Solutions is supporting an exciting UK Government funded 5GResearch & Development project and our clients are lookingfor an experienced Network Engineering Manager on a 12 month FTC,with likelyextensions.

Project

Theproject is focused on Open RAN systems integration, core networksetup, and project management. Key components include Remote RadioUnits, Centralised Units, and Distributed Units. The project aimsto develop a new MOCN gateway compliant with industry standards andintegrate Open RAN small cells from cellXica and otherproviders.

Furthermore,the role involves collaborating with Systems Integrator Virtuser todesign electro/mechanical systems aimed at reducing size, weight,power consumption, and visual impact. There's a focus onmanaging and accounting for power consumption, along withdelivering an eco-friendly Mobile Insertion capability fordeployment at temporaryevents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise,Operate and Lead an OpenRAN integrationLab
• Track record of managing and developing ateam
• Training and Development of Apprentices(LPI and TIP Qualifications)
• Build andConfiguration of (Dell & equivalent) Server Configuration– Ubuntu/Linux/ KubernetesEnvironment
• Working with Suppliers and ProjectPartners to organise and coordinate SystemsIntegration
• Management of Data Centre / CommsRoom Facilities (e.g. Bath Guildhall,Telehouse)
• Setup & Maintain NetworkMonitoring – Office Kit, Deployed Radios,Servers

TechSkills:

• Grafana,Prometheus, Zabbix
• Kubernetes, RedhatOpenShift
• Dell ServersInfrastructure
• Ubuntu Linux, Redhat EnterpriseLinux
• Mircorsoft365 / Active DirectorySSO
• IP Networking, Switching, Firewalls, FibreNetworkMap

Details

• Office-based,37.5 hours per week (Newark Works, Bath)
• Salary- £50-60k
• Pension9%
• Fixed term – 31/03/25 with likelyextensions
• Driving License –Beneficial