O-RAN Consultant

**About the Role**

Successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This role involves contributing to research and development efforts aimed at securing telecommunications networks, ensuring online safety and commerce globally.

As a trusted and independent national capability, this role will involve interaction at the intersection of standards bodies, governmental agencies, academia, and industry partners. Your contributions will directly impact the security of telecommunications networks, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and rigorous testing.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Enhancing Test Suite Capabilities:** Contribute to the development and enhancement of interoperability test suites, ensuring alignment with technological advancements.

2. **Conducting Rigorous Testing:** Execute thorough interoperability tests, meticulously documenting and analyzing results to identify potential vulnerabilities.

3. **Effective Communication:** Articulate test findings to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive responses to threats.

4. **Test Strategy Development:** Collaborate in the design and refinement of test cases, outlining scope, limitations, and impact.

5. **Quality Assurance Coordination:** Maintain records to support quality assurance processes, ensuring seamless execution of testing protocols.

6. **Stakeholder Engagement:** Engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure the comprehensiveness of testing efforts and gather valuable insights.

**About the Candidate**

We value candidates with:

- Passion for interoperability research and testing.
- Proficiency in cloud-native products and virtualized infrastructure.
- Familiarity with telecoms and industry standards such as 3GPP, O-RAN, and 5G.
- Hands-on experience in testing telecoms or network equipment.
- Expertise in creating, validating, and executing test scripts.
- Proven track record in designing and documenting test environments.
- Proficiency in various test automation frameworks.
- Experience in HTTP and/or API testing.
- Ability to analyze logs and detect anomalies during testing.
- Relevant professional or academic qualifications, or equivalent hands-on experience.

**Location and Remuneration:**
- 2-3 days a week in Birmingham.
- Must be SC clearable.
- Salary: �60-65K plus an 8% bonus.