Chief of Staff - Business Development

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 156,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is looking for a Sr. Telecom/Network Specialist to join their team in Rochester, MN. This role involves extensive work in network infrastructure disciplines, knowledge of network security, and requires strong technical expertise. Preferred candidates have relevant certifications, and the position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional work experience or 4 years with an Associate's degree.
• 6 years professional technical experience in telecom/data networking required without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple network infrastructure tasks including routing, switching, and wireless.
• Lead network troubleshooting and security investigations in coordination with support teams.
• Install, monitor, diagnose, and repair telecom/data network equipment.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Wireless

Network Security

Automation

Scripting

Agile methodology

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience

Tools

Splunk

Ansible

Python

.Net

Job description

TALENT Software Services provided pay range

This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Are you an experienced Sr. Telecom/Network Specialist with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Sr. Telecom/Network Specialist to work in Rochester, MN(Hybrid).

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Working in multiple network infrastructure disciplines, including routing, switching, and wireless.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with basic network and network security monitoring/management tools.
• Utilizes, operates and maintains network security infrastructure and services involving network access control, network segmentation (TrustSec, Client), VPN, secure web browsing, internet caching and DNS security devices to ensure data integrity and network security is maintained.
• Provides assistance and may be asked to take a network leadership role with network troubleshooting and remediation of security-related incidents or network security investigations in coordination with the Help Desk, ITOC and SOC. Familiar with software-defined networking tools, including but not limited to, firewalls, WAN/LAN, SASE, and Cloud networking.
• Familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Splunk, Ansible, Python, and .Net. Knowledge of standard project methodology (Agile and/or Waterfall) processes, tools and terminologies.
• Provides technical expertise to installation and problem solving related to infrastructure hardware or software. Independently configures, installs, monitors, diagnoses, and repairs complex multi-platform and multi-protocol enterprise telecom/data network equipment.
• Coordinates the planning and installation or upgrade of equipment according to specifications and needs of the equipment user.
• Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selections for the enterprise telecommunications/networks systems.
• Responsible for escalation with the vendor and internally during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Interfaces with customers during outages where the loss of service may have a serious impact on their ability to do their job.
• Provides technical evaluation and recommendations for monitoring tools.
• Evaluates new products and provides input to telecom/network engineers on supportability.
• Oversees projects and tasks assigned to team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.
• Accountable for project results. Participates in the discussions of short and long-term section strategies and processes.
• Occasionally works under stressful conditions, leading implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of telecom/network protocols, 7-layer OSI model, software, hardware and cabling systems.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network monitoring and management tools.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional work experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional technical experience in telecom/data networking is required for individuals without a degree.

Preferred:

• CCNA preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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