IP Transport & Microwave Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an experienced IP Transport & Microwave Specialist to join our team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. This is a contract position focused on supporting the Kingdom's digital transformation by rolling out and integrating mobile network infrastructure. We are looking for a seasoned transport expert with deep IP/MPLS knowledge and solid microwave experience to lead end-to-end delivery for new mobile network site builds.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end transport and connectivity delivery for new mobile network sites across Saudi Arabia. The focus of this position is approximately 70% IP Transport and 30% Microwave. You will serve as a critical link between field teams, implementation partners, and various transport domains, ensuring timely, fully integrated, and operationally ready site deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IP transport solutions for new mobile network site builds, with a primary focus on IP/MPLS, fiber, and aggregation/access network technologies.
• Oversee microwave transport planning, integration, and troubleshooting activities, acting as a secondary transport domain expert for site delivery solutions involving MW connectivity.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across technical teams and implementation partners, proactively resolving obstacles and ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with major telecom service providers in Saudi Arabia throughout the rollout process, understanding their operational frameworks and deployment methodologies.
• Drive site readiness reviews, transport integration validation, troubleshooting, and final site acceptance processes to meet network performance and reliability requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in telecom network rollout and transport delivery, with a strong focus on IP/MPLS, fiber, aggregation, and access network technologies in large-scale mobile network programs.
• Solid working knowledge of microwave (MW) transport technologies, including hands-on experience in MW integration, troubleshooting, and site delivery support.
• Proven track record of working in Saudi Arabia with major local telecom service providers, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their processes, operational expectations, and deployment methodologies in a multi-vendor environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, multicultural environments.
• A strategic mindset combined with deep operational control, capable of managing multiple concurrent site deliveries and maintaining quality standards.

Work Context

This contract role is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. Capgemini Engineering is at the forefront of delivering next-generation telecom infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 digital transformation. You will be part of a team contributing to the large-scale rollout and integration of mobile network sites.