Director – Telecoms Engineering

Director – Telecoms Engineering

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering, with a focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated success in implementing wireless-first and sustainable telecom solutions while considering security and spectrum requirements.
• Familiarity with collaborating with cybersecurity teams and regulatory bodies such as the FCC to ensure infrastructure meets compliance and security standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of telecom technologies, including 5G, WiFi, fiber, and alternative wireless solutions.
• Proven ability to balance innovation, practicality, and security in designing and delivering telecom infrastructure.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a forward-thinking mindset that considers security, scalability, and sustainability.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including technology vendors, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to community, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation in Telecom Engineering: Lead efforts to rethink traditional telecom infrastructure by prioritizing wireless-first designs and sustainable technologies while ensuring alignment with LA28’s strategic priorities.
• Security Integration: Collaborate closely with the cybersecurity team to ensure telecom infrastructure meets security standards and minimizes vulnerabilities. Maintain a security-aware approach in all designs and deployments.
• Spectrum Management: Collaborate with regulatory bodies such as the FCC to plan, allocate, and monitor spectrum use, ensuring interference-free operations and compliance with Games-time requirements. Implement processes for testing, tagging, and secure deployment of radio equipment across all venues.
• Service Level Development: Partner with stakeholders to define and implement service levels, ensuring SLAs are met for both performance and reliability.
• Engineering Standards and Optimization: Develop and enforce telecom engineering standards, ensuring designs are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with LA28’s sustainability and security priorities.
• Integration into the Technology Master Plan: Ensure telecom solutions are seamlessly integrated into the broader LA28 technology strategy, with sustainability and security considerations fully addressed.
• Sustainable Infrastructure Deployment: Design telecom systems with sustainability and efficiency as core principles, optimizing material use and energy consumption for long-term impact.
• Radio Spectrum Monitoring: Support Games-time spectrum monitoring, collaborating with federal agencies to ensure compliance and address interference swiftly.
• Risk Awareness and Mitigation: Proactively identify and address technical risks, incorporating security and spectrum considerations into risk management plans.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with the technology integrator, telecom suppliers, venue management teams, and other stakeholders to align technical requirements and ensure secure, high-quality implementation.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a forward-thinking technical team that embraces innovation and prioritizes security, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Post-Games Legacy Opportunities: Identify opportunities to deliver lasting telecom infrastructure that supports future needs while maintaining security and sustainability standards.
• Support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovative problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Certifications in telecom technologies (e.g., CCNP, Certified Wireless Network Professional) or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with wireless-first solutions, including 5G and WiFi 6.