Railway Communication Engineer (GSM-R)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Link Datacenter is seeking an experienced Railway Communication Engineer specializing in GSM-R technology to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with 2-5 years of experience to provide on-site support, operation, and maintenance for critical GSM-R railway communication systems. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous availability, optimal performance, and operational integrity of these essential networks.

As a resident engineer, you will serve as the primary point of contact for daily operations, troubleshooting, and incident resolution. You will coordinate closely with advanced support teams when complex issues arise, playing a crucial role in maintaining the reliability of railway communication infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive operational and maintenance support for GSM-R railway communication systems.
• Conduct daily health checks, continuous monitoring, proactive troubleshooting, and efficient incident resolution to minimize downtime.
• Support and maintain the Network Management System (NMS), Base Station Subsystem (BSS), Core Network, and related Huawei systems.
• Execute regular backup and restoration activities to ensure data integrity and system recovery capabilities.
• Coordinate effectively with Level 3 (L3) and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maintain system documentation, and develop knowledge transfer materials for team members.
• Ensure strict adherence to all railway safety regulations and operational procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with GSM-R technology, railway communications, or other mission-critical telecommunication networks.
• Strong working knowledge of Huawei telecom solutions and their application in railway environments.
• Proven experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex telecommunication systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document technical information.
• Proficiency in English is required for effective communication and documentation.

Required Skills

• GSM-R
• Railway Communications
• Mission-critical Telecom Networks
• Huawei telecom solutions
• Operation and Maintenance of Telecom Systems
• Troubleshooting
• Network Management System (NMS)
• Base Station Subsystem (BSS)
• Core Network
• Communication Skills
• Documentation

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves on-site support and requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.