[Hiring] Telecom Engineer II @GCI Communication Corp

Role Description

GCI's Telecom Engineer II will apply engineering principles across Technology Planning & Engineering to design, implement, optimize, and support telecommunications network architectures that meet industry standards and business needs. Responsible for delivering scalable, reliable, and secure solutions, supporting project execution, maintaining accurate network documentation, and monitoring and optimizing network performance while resolving complex deployment and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of 5G Core architecture (PCC/PCG, AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF, PCF, NRF, NSSF, NEF).
• Strong working knowledge of 4G EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, HSS) and experience supporting migration strategies to 5G core environments.
• Working proficiency of 3G Core architecture (MSC, MediaGateway, SGSN, and GGSN) and familiarity with circuit switch and packet switch topologies.
• Experience supporting IMS-based services including VoLTE, VoWiFi, and VoNR, with exposure to service integration and optimization.
• Functional knowledge of ancillary telecom systems such as SMSC/MMSC, Prepaid platforms (OCS, IVR, CAMEL), Voicemail/VVM, and RTT/TTY, with experience supporting integrations, monitoring service performance, and troubleshooting service impacts.
• Familiarity with network slicing and cloud-native or virtualized core deployments.
• Proficiency with core protocols including Diameter, IP, SIP, GTP-C/U, PFCP, SCTP, HTTP/2, and TLS, with the ability to troubleshoot protocol-level issues.
• Ability to contribute to end-to-end core network designs and implementations.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive engineering experience in information technology, development, and managing moderate to complex technical projects within telecom environments, or related background.
• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or relevant field.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
• Engagement in community-focused initiatives.
• Equal opportunities for every employee.

Company Description

At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce.