Network Support Specialist at Ritter Communications Little Rock, AR

Wishalicious; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Paid leave

Gym membership

Company discounts

Résumé du poste

Rightfiber is seeking an experienced Network Support Specialist to join our Network Operations team. You will provide operational support for enterprise services, handle move/add/change requests, and serve as a point of contact for Field Operations while collaborating across engineering and NOC teams.

You will troubleshoot service delivery, activate voice/video/data services on multiple platforms, and help maintain accurate network records.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical field experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a similar field required.
• Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS, CompTIA, or similar certifications preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provision and manage enterprise services and move/add/change/disconnect orders.
• Coordinate complex orders and fulfillment between teams.
• Maintain records: cut sheets, facility records, trouble logs.
• Manage directory number portability requests.
• Troubleshoot and test service delivery across copper, fiber and Ethernet.
• Activate voice, video and data services; troubleshoot virtualization services.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Field Ops, NOC and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Customer service

Networking basics

LAN/WAN protocols

OSI model

VOIP

Troubleshooting tools

Wireshark

Office software

Communication skills

Documentation reading

Team player

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Networking

Outils

Cisco CCNA

Nokia NRS

CompTIA

Description du poste

Rightfiber is one of the nation’s largest privately held telecommunications platforms, formed through the merger of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications in 2026. The combined organization operates across a 20-state footprint serving over 400 communities with reliable high-speed residential and business internet technology. With over 100 years of experience, Rightfiber is committed to doing right by its employees, customers and the communities it serves by delivering best-in-class solutions for homes, businesses and beyond.We are looking for an experienced Network Support Specialist to join our team.

General Summary

The Network Support Specialist is a part of the Rightfiber Network Operations team responsible for providing overall operational support to Rightfiber’s Enterprise customers, to include provisioning enterprise services, move/add/change and disconnect orders. The role may also serve as a POC for Field Operations. Success in this role is highly reliant on the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments, networks, learn new technologies and processes quickly, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provisions new service, disconnects service, suspends, and reconnects, facility changes, feature changes, CPE activation, and/or fulfilling other service delivery requests;
• Interdepartmental coordination of complex order assignment and fulfillment;
• Responsible for fulfilling orders requiring new assignment, facility changes and completions;
• Responsible for record keeping such as: maintaining cut sheets, updating facility records, and updating trouble records;
• Manages directory number portability requests;
• Troubleshoot and test customer service delivery;
• Activates voice, video and data services across copper, fiber and Ethernet platforms;
• Troubleshoots virtualization services;
• Participates in a team environment;
• providing valuable input and suggestions;
• Interacts with Engineering, Field Operations, NOC, and end-customers;
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service focus;
• Foundational knowledge and understanding of routers and networks;
• Demonstrated understanding of LAN/WAN protocols and technologies including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, VLAN, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, ACL, and SD WAN;
• Demonstrated understanding of the OSI model;
• Demonstrated understanding of VOIP;
• Knowledge of common networking tools and troubleshooting methodologies including Telnet, SSH, ping, traceroutes, and Wireshark;
• Skill in commonly used software such as Visio, Excel, Word, and Power Point;
• Ability to function and work well individually and in a team environment;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents and information;
• Skill in maintaining a high level of customer focus.

Education and Experience

Relevant technical field experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a similar field required. Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS, CompTIA, or similar certifications preferred.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more!

Job SummaryRequisition Number: NETWO002300Job Category: IT/NetworkingSchedule: Full-Time