Principal Network Architect

We are seeking a Principal Network Architect to join American Tower’s Network Engineering team. The Network Engineering team is responsible for all design, maintenance, and monitoring of all active network connectivity and performance. Day to day you will test and access equipment, protocols and methodologies and introduce new solutions for commercialization. As a Principal Network Architect, you will partner cross-functionally to represent American Tower at industry associations and communities that are defining the future of wireless technology standards and protocols.

• Architect end-to-end Packet Core networks, leveraging existing and emerging wireless technology standards and protocols.
• Design, lead, and influence LTE infrastructure, protocols, and shared spectrum technologies to help achieve success in an evolving wireless ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Software and Architecture teams to design core network elements in a lab environment, including support of field trials and early commercial deployments.
• Participate in network planning and architecture design as well as implementation/configuration and support activities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to define 4G and 5G technology prototypes and proof of concept projects.
• Participate in evaluations of Core Network (MME, SGW, PGW, ePDG) and Common Core elements (DRA/HSS/PCRF).
• Develop system-level testing strategies against the Common Core elements.
• Participate in, design, and develop analytics and key performance indicators for the core network and subscriber management systems to ensure the systems can be adequately monitored for threshold and predictive analytics.
• Work closely with the Product Management team to gather and utilize product requirements needed to architect the network.
• Work closely with OEM partners to align their product roadmaps with internal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.
• A minimum of 10 year’s wireless IT/telecommunications experience, at least 5 with LTE networks, protocol stacks, radio topologies, and architecture required.
• Experience with the various NFV/SDN technology standards required.
• Experience developing system requirements, interpreting network specifications, and creating and implementing test plans and reports required.
• Knowledge and experience with TCP/IP networking (basic routing, analyzing network captures, etc.) required.
• SIP, SDP, RTP, HTTPS, GTP, TCP IP, TLS, and DIAMETER experience required.
• Working knowledge of 3GPP LTE 4G standards and Packet Data Core Network Architectures required.
• Experienced at detailed debugging of call flows and LTE network operations and protocols required.
• Approximately 20% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We're proud of the high quality of our benefits that help support the varied lifestyles of our employees.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• 401 (k) matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Equity Incentive Plan
• Educational assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Paid time off