Remote Telecommunications Network Technician (Contractor)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Exposure to large-scale projects

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecommunications Network Technician for a fully remote role in the United States. You will monitor and troubleshoot telecom network hardware, configure devices, and guide field technicians while working from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, knowledge of Cisco/Juniper/Huawei gear, TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VPNs, and experience with Wireshark and monitoring tools. This remote-first position offers a competitive contractor rate and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in telecommunications network operations, support, or engineering.
• Proven expertise with Cisco, Juniper, or Huawei hardware.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF), switching, and VPN skills.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and packet analysis (Wireshark).

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor, manage, and maintain telecommunications network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Perform remote diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve network connectivity and performance issues.
• Configure and deploy network devices according to established standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with field technicians via phone and video conferencing to guide them through on-site installations and repairs.
• Analyze network traffic and performance data to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps accurately.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents in a timely manner, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Stay abreast of new networking technologies and industry trends to enhance network capabilities.
• Participate in network design discussions and provide technical input from a remote operational perspective.

Skills

Remote troubleshooting

TCP/IP knowledge

Network monitoring

Education

CCNA or CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco Equipment

Juniper Equipment

Huawei Equipment

Wireshark

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Telecommunications Network Technician for a fully remote role in the United States. You will monitor and troubleshoot telecom network hardware, configure devices, and guide field technicians while working from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, knowledge of Cisco/Juniper/Huawei gear, TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VPNs, and experience with Wireshark and monitoring tools. This remote-first position offers a competitive contractor rate and opportunities to work