[Hiring] Network Specialist @TDS

Role Description

A Network Specialist - TSS is a highly technical, entry-level position responsible for completing small, well-defined network design, engineering, configuration, and operational tasks and projects on TDS’s combined voice/video/data network infrastructure.

The schedule for this position will consist of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week. TSS operates during weekends, evenings, and holidays; employees may be required to work during these times based on business needs. There may also be additional time required during busy times of the year as well as participation in an on-call rotation.

This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

• Understands and follows established processes, completing assigned work in accordance with established quality measures to Plan, Engineer, Implement, Optimize, or Operate TDS’s combined Voice/Video/Data network infrastructure.
• Makes use of quality improvement techniques, and participates in process improvement and management activities.
• Grows technical skills as they pertain to TDS’s network infrastructure through a variety of mechanisms including self-training, formal classes, and coaching.
• Utilizes vendor contact in accordance with TDS contractual obligations and understands the appropriate level of vendor use.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 2+ years experience in Voice/Data/Video networking.

Requirements

• Familiar with the following areas and has a working technical knowledge in one or more:
  • Broadband and narrowband access technologies including (but not limited to) POTS, xDSL, T1, DS3, PRI, BRI, WiFi, WiMAX, PON, OCX.
  • Transport technologies including (but not limited to) SONET, ATM, Ethernet, POS, DWDM, WDM.
  • Voice Switching technologies including Legacy TDM and Softswitch technologies.
  • TCP/IP technologies including (but not limited to) routing and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, etc.), subnetting, multicast, tunneling, bridging, MPLS, IP quality of service, traffic engineering, VoIP, and IPTV.
  • Power Concepts associated with AC and DC power equipment and HVAC implementations in both cabinet and building applications.
  • Customer premises equipment including (but not limited to) Routers, PBX, Handsets, set-top boxes, home wiring concept.
• Able to participate in a small group to work specific network issues.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and handle several simple network tasks concurrently with assistance required to help set priorities.
• Scope of responsibility limited to assignments from manager.
• Able to work with diverse individuals/teams/customers and interact as part of a team.
• Understands the role s/he plays on the team, and how his/her work supports the team's goals.
• Able to take the lead to resolve well-understood issues, may require assistance for more difficult issues.
• Ability to work within a changing environment.
• Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and team focus are required.
• Requires software knowledge and skills in business and office applications, such as spreadsheets, database applications, word documents, network drawing tools, basic network applications (telnet, FTP Client, FTP Server), and basic Unix tools.
• Ability to make timely decisions and organize priorities to achieve maximum performance cost-effectively.
• Basic mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Ability to travel as necessary if the needs of the business dictate.
• If the needs of the business dictate, perform network tasks outside normally scheduled business hours to complete project work, provide on-call support and/or implement scheduled network changes.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Opportunity to participate in Associate Resource Groups for community and professional development.