Job Listing: Telecommunications Engineer

TEKsystems is searching for a telecommunications specialist to plan, develop, implement, and maintain the client's telecommunications infrastructure. This includes installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all telephone systems and services, voicemail and PBX communication systems and Voice over IP environments. The person will also analyze and resolve telecommunications circuit issues in a timely and accurate fashion, support user needs where required, and manage vendor accounts.

-Manage and administer entire telecommunications infrastructure and its associated software, including PBXs, call management systems, voice mail, VoIP, and mobile communication services and devices.
-Administer add, move, and change requests from end users as well as new line installations as required.
-Monitor and identify capacity and performance issues for telecommunications traffic to ensure continued, uninterrupted operation of telecommunications systems.
-Generate telecommunications usage and inventory reports as required.
-Conduct testing and development disaster recovery plans to detect faults, minimize malfunctions and backup systems.
-Assess need for any system reconfigurations (minor or significant), make recommendations and execute them as required.
-Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols and standards in support of telecommunications equipment procurement and development efforts.
-Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure communications products and services in a timely and professional manner.
-Prepare telecommunications budget recommendations.
-As a member of the team will respond to all system problems on a 7X24 basis and take part in on-call rotation.
-Travel to off-site offices and locations as required (may include out-of-state locations).

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
-Minimum of 5 years of experience with communications systems design and/or maintenance. Ideally, 5+ years of Nortel PBX voice engineering and administrative experience.
-Strong hands-on knowledge of the installation, implementation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment (Nortel Option 11c and Key systems), video teleconferencing equipment and voice/data equipment, including Cisco IP Telephony solutions (Cisco Call Manager), and Nortel Call Pilot voicemail system experience a must.
-Working technical knowledge of PBX, voice mail, call management systems, telecommunications accounting systems and TCP/IP.
-Experience in voice VPN's, traffic engineering, and call management systems.
-GSM mobile RF communication experience a plus.
-Willingness to work evenings and weekends, when necessary.
-Valid WA State Driver’s License with safe driving record.
-Must be able to pass Background Investigation including Criminal, Public Records and Credit Checks.

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About TEKsystems:

Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V