Job Title: O‑RAN Operations Engineer (4G/5G vRAN & Cloud‑Native Networks) – Manning Global, Düsseldorf, Germany

Recruiting Company: Manning Global. Job Location: Düsseldorf, Germany. Job Type: Contract (12 months). Application Method: Email CV to Immediate start preferred. German and English fluency required. Open RAN and vRAN experience essential.

Position Summary

Manning Global is seeking an experienced O‑RAN Operations Engineer to support a high‑profile telecommunications transformation project in Germany. This role is critical in operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting next‑generation Open RAN and virtualized 4G/5G network infrastructures, helping shape the future of cloud‑native mobile networks.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and support Open RAN (O‑RAN) and virtualized RAN (vRAN) network environments
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot 4G LTE and 5G radio access networks
Monitor network performance and proactively resolve operational issues
Support deployment, configuration, and optimization of cloud‑native network functions (CNFs) and virtual network functions (VNFs)
Manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes and OpenStack‑based telecom infrastructure
Analyze network alarms, KPIs, logs, and performance metrics to improve service quality
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to address technical issues and service requests
Support network upgrades, software updates, and operational maintenance activities
Produce technical reports, operational documentation, and performance analyses
Ensure compliance with operational procedures and service‑level requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or IT environments
Strong expertise in RAN and vRAN technologies
Hands‑on experience configuring and troubleshooting 4G LTE and 5G networks
Strong understanding of Open RAN architectures and operations
Experience with virtualized network environments and cloud‑native telecom platforms
Hands‑on knowledge of Kubernetes (K8S), OpenStack, VNF, and CNF technologies
Experience with Harbor or similar container registry solutions
Strong customer‑facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with technical reporting, documentation, and project coordination tools
Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)
Experience working within a European telecom operations or service environment

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

Experience supporting large‑scale Open RAN deployments
Knowledge of CI/CD and telecom automation frameworks
Familiarity with network orchestration and cloud management platforms
Experience in multi‑vendor RAN environments
Certifications related to Kubernetes, OpenStack, cloud technologies, or telecom networks

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