Telecom | Voice Support II

Technical | Charlotte, NC

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

As a technology communications company, our Support team plays a strong role in helping TelWare achieve business goals and customer satisfaction. We are constantly seeking the next generation of experts to help us strive in the telecommunications industry. The Telephony / Voice Support II Technician will configure, and facilitate the installation of equipment used for voice, video, and data transmission.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provide remote and onsite support of IP telephony, network, and data systems.
  • Assist with troubleshooting support tickets escalated from Tier 1 Support including diagnosis of hardware and software issues.
  • Travel to customer sites to further troubleshoot issues or replace equipment when necessary.
  • Phone system and network administration and programming.
  • Participate in Telephone/Data system design meetings; work with Engineering, end users, and other internal and external groups to understand the project requirements and meet deadlines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Desire to learn and retain new information
  • Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter, able to lead initiatives as well as contribute as a team member
  • Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
  • Must be willing to commute and work in the Charlotte Area
  • Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a background check.

Education and Experience:

  • Experience in the Telecom industry preferred. IP Telephony, Data Switch and Router programming experience is desired
  • Working knowledge of the following telephony technologies is desired but not required: SIP, Avaya IP Office, 3CX
  • Must have experience with paging systems and peripheral equipment, ie: amplifiers, speakers, horns, paging adaptors, door boxes, etc.
  • Must have experience with installing, tracing, testing, and terminating CAT 5E/6/6E and Coax cable.
  • Must have experience with Tip & Ring. Must be able to locate, cross-connect and test dial tone in phone systems and analog devices, i.e. fax machines, alarm panels, elevators.
  • Experience in Telecom/VoIP industry, IP Telephone System, Data Switch and Router programming experience is desired.

Must become certified on company provided tests/exams on IP and Telephony/Data systems.

  • This position requires the Networking 4 VVoIP Certification. (Applicable course and associated tests will be provided by TelWare)
  • This position requires the SSVVP® Certification. (Applicable course and associated tests will be provided by TelWare and can be reviewed at the following weblink https://www.thesipschool.com/courses/view).

Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on computers.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work aloft.
  • May be required to work on-call or long hours in case of network malfunction.
Salary Description
based on experience