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Specialist , SMO

Rakuten Symphony India Private Limited · RSIN_Bangalore, India

Senior LevelExternal listingfull-time1 day ago

About The Role

  • We are seeking an OSS/SMO Engineer to work on automation and integration of SMO
  • modules, RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), and OSS platforms with a focus on 4G/5G
  • RAN auto-commissioning. This role involves contributing to the next generation of RAN
  • management using AI/ML-driven orchestration, O-RAN standards, and open interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support OSS and SMO modules for provisioning, configuration, and

lifecycle management of RAN nodes.

  • Develop and execute RAN auto-commissioning workflows using Zero-

Touch Provisioning (ZTP).

  • Integrate RAN nodes (eNodeB/gNodeB) into OSS using Netconf/YANG,

REST APIs, or vendor-specific protocols.

  • Onboard and support RIC (Near-RT and Non-RT) for intelligent RAN

optimization and control.

  • Deploy and manage xApps/rApps on RIC for use cases such as traYic

steering and anomaly detection.

  • Automate routine network operations via scripting (Python, Shell) and

orchestration tools (Ansible, others).

  • Work closely with vendors and internal teams to support OSS/RIC

integration and performance optimization.

Key Skills

  • Knowledge of OSS/BSS systems and 4G/5G RAN architecture
  • Familiarity with SMO and O-RAN components including RIC architecture

(Near-RT and Non-RT)

  • Interfaces & protocols: Netconf, YANG, REST APIs, A1, E2, O1
  • Tools: OSS-RC, NetAct, ENM, or equivalent SMO solutions
  • Scripting: Python, Shell, and working with XML/JSON data structures
  • Understanding of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) is a

plus

Educational Qualification

  • B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, or a

relevant technical discipline.

Experience : 5-8 Years in RAN QA

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to open-source RIC platforms (e.g., O-RAN SC, Open RIC,

ONAP)

  • Hands-on experience with xApp/rApp development or deployment
  • Certifications in Telecom Networks, OSS, RAN, or Network Automation

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