Senior Telecom Expert

 

Full-time & Part-time Available / Remote or Hybrid

Summary

This position will lead and improve GridModal’s Telecom / IT engineering consultancy practice by serving as a project manager and subject matter expert (SME) on international communications projects.

You will analyze project telecom and IT processes and usage, identify improvements, and implement sustainable and scalable change. You will lead and manage complex development and implementation projects. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will also participate in GridModal's internal innovation process, with exposure and training on cutting-edge telecom technologies to facilitate project success.

Duties

  • Work directly with the business development teams to capture technical, functional, and non-functional requirements required to achieve business objectives

  • Prepare proposals and recommend solutions for installation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of network systems, equipment and infrastructure

  • Investigate trends, vendor information, and functionality requests to make network and equipment design recommendations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost of service solutions

  • Monitor and test system performance and provide performance statistics and reports to ensure key objectives are met

  • Recommend technological solutions and execute modifications to system environments to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance

  • Work with vendors to evaluate and recommend alternative technology solutions.

  • Other technical duties as required

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in telecom, electronics, computer technology or related field preferred

  • Senior network engineer with at least 8-10 years of hands-on telecom/IT experience

  • Management or supervisory experience preferred

  • Strong knowledge of GPON, NOC, Transmission and/or RF network engineering required

  • Strong knowledge of both TDM and SIP telecommunications protocols required

  • Infrequent international travel may be required

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and ability to work remotely (if desired)

  • Competitive salary

  • Performance Bonuses

  • Training and advanced educational opportunities