ML RCA Specialist - Core Network Analytics

ML RCA Specialist - Core Network Analytics

Location: Plano, TX OR Snoqualmie, WA (100% Onsite - Local Candidates Only)

Duration: Contract (12 Months+)

Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1 Virtual + 1 Mandatory Onsite)

Strong experience in ML-based RCA, telecom Fault Management (FM) data, alarm correlation and clustering, time-series analysis, and Packet Core network architectures.

Job Summary

Our client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology company, is seeking an experienced ML RCA Specialist to support Core Network Analytics initiatives.

This role focuses on configuring, tuning, and validating Machine Learning-based Root Cause Analysis (RCA) capabilities using Fault Management (FM) data from Packet Core networks. The position will work on embedded analytics solutions, enabling intelligent alarm correlation, clustering, and RCA insights for network operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and fine-tune ML-based correlation and clustering models for Fault Management (FM) alarms

Train RCA models using historical Core Network alarm data

Develop and refine RCA signatures and parent-child alarm relationships

Collaborate with automation teams to leverage normalized PM + FM datasets

Validate RCA outputs with Core Network domain experts

Improve model accuracy and minimize false positives/negatives

Deliver RCA insights consumable by operational tools and workflows

Support analytics in pre-production and offline environments Required Skills

Strong experience with ML-based alarm correlation and RCA techniques

Hands-on experience with telecom Fault Management (FM) data

Solid understanding of time-series analysis, clustering, and statistical correlation

Knowledge of Packet Core architectures and failure scenarios

Experience working in network analytics / telecom environments Preferred Skills

Experience in Service Assurance / Network Assurance / AIOps

Exposure to Nokia Core Network platforms and alarm models

Background in telecom analytics or RCA solution delivery

Familiarity with performance management (PM) data integration Additional Information

This is a hands-on, project-based role supporting core network analytics initiatives

Must be comfortable working onsite full-time

OPT candidates are welcome