Hines, IL · Hybrid
$96K - $130K/yr
Provide tactical and strategic input on network capacity planning, engineering, management, and ... telecom operations, or modernization efforts. Strong background in LAN/WAN, SDWAN, routing, VoIP ...
Hines, IL · Hybrid
$96K - $130K/yr
Provide tactical and strategic input on network capacity planning, engineering, management, and ... telecom operations, or modernization efforts. Strong background in LAN/WAN, SDWAN, routing, VoIP ...
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Phone System Direct Routing SBC management and Cisco VoIP CUCM ... Develop and implement call flow designs and routing strategies for operational continuity * Serve ...
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Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Phone System Direct Routing SBC management and Cisco VoIP CUCM ... Develop and implement call flow designs and routing strategies for operational continuity * Serve ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
... telecom, PC hardware, Microsoft 365, data center and Azure cloud operations. Drives operational excellence, service quality, and modernization through strong leadership, vendor management, and ...
Northlake, IL · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Responsibilities SUMMARY The Program Manager - Telecom Assembly & Installation is responsible for ... Work with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely material availability, identify shortages ...
Northlake, IL · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Responsibilities SUMMARY The Program Manager - Telecom Assembly & Installation is responsible for ... Work with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely material availability, identify shortages ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... optimize operational performance, and contribute to a culture built on accountability ... Lead the identification and pursuit of new telecom project opportunities * Oversee the project ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... optimize operational performance, and contribute to a culture built on accountability ... Lead the identification and pursuit of new telecom project opportunities * Oversee the project ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
$100K - $137K/yr
... optimize operational performance, and contribute to a culture built on accountability ... Lead the identification and pursuit of new telecom project opportunities * Oversee the project ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
$100K - $137K/yr
... optimize operational performance, and contribute to a culture built on accountability ... Lead the identification and pursuit of new telecom project opportunities * Oversee the project ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... operations * 6+ years of experience working within the Technology, Media & Telecom Industry or ... As a Manager, Solution Delivery in our Finance Operate practice, you will help grow our ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... operations * 6+ years of experience working within the Technology, Media & Telecom Industry or ... As a Manager, Solution Delivery in our Finance Operate practice, you will help grow our ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Operate and support a telecom or cloud validation lab, ensuring infrastructure availability, secure ... Manage user access, credentials, network connectivity, IP plans, VLANs, DNS, NTP, certificates, and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Operate and support a telecom or cloud validation lab, ensuring infrastructure availability, secure ... Manage user access, credentials, network connectivity, IP plans, VLANs, DNS, NTP, certificates, and ...
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
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... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Frankfort, IL · On-site
$95K - $130K/yr
Proven experience in operations management within the fiber, telecom, or utility industries is required, with 3-5 years typically cited. * Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of fiber optic ...
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Frankfort, IL · On-site
$95K - $130K/yr
Proven experience in operations management within the fiber, telecom, or utility industries is required, with 3-5 years typically cited. * Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of fiber optic ...
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$135K - $145K/yr
... telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients ... operations Qualifications: * Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a Safety Director, Manager or ...
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Voice Services and Operations, the Telecom Service Desk Support Specialist administers and coordinates daily support operations for enterprise voice ...
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Voice Services and Operations, the Telecom Service Desk Support Specialist administers and coordinates daily support operations for enterprise voice ...
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Voice Services and Operations, the Telecom Service Desk Support Specialist administers and coordinates daily support operations for enterprise voice ...
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Voice Services and Operations, the Telecom Service Desk Support Specialist administers and coordinates daily support operations for enterprise voice ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
Elgin, IL · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators ... Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged ...
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| Aspect | Telecom Operations Manager | Network Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, IT, or related field; certifications like CCNA or CompTIA Network+ | Associate's degree or technical certification; CCNA or CompTIA Network+ often preferred |
| Work Environment | Oversees teams, manages projects, and coordinates telecom services in office or field settings | Hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network hardware and systems |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Telecom companies, service providers, large corporations | Telecom providers, IT service companies, network installation firms |
The Telecom Operations Manager focuses on overseeing telecom services, managing teams, and ensuring operational efficiency, while the Network Technician handles technical installation and troubleshooting tasks. Both roles require relevant certifications and work within the telecom industry, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.
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$96K - $130K/yr
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Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for Americas health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day.
Job DescriptionJoin GDITs 24/7 Network Engineering team to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As a Network Engineer, you will be part of a team modernizing SDWAN and enterprise networking across a large, distributed VA environment. These roles support VA OIT in delivering secure, resilient, and scalable network services that power the VA mission nationwide.
In this role, you will contribute directly to modernization efforts that enhance the VAs ability to deliver care and benefits to millions of Veterans. This includes supporting nextgeneration initiatives such as building highperformance network fabrics for AI and dataintensive workloads using northsouth and eastwest segmentation; deploying EVPN/VXLAN overlays to increase scale, segmentation, and agility across data centers and campus networks; advancing IPv6first designs to ensure longterm readiness; and integrating LEO satellite connectivity to bolster continuity of operations, provide emergency failover, and extend reliable services to remote clinics.
You will play a handson role in WAN modernization, carrier coordination, circuit activation, standards enforcement, and operational upgrades that keep the VAs nationwide infrastructure resilient and efficient around the clock.
This role will require you to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Track circuit orders with major EIS CCS carriers, gathering hardware and configuration requirements for circuit demarks.
Maintain network architecture standards and enterprise application admission control in coordination with field, data center, and cloud engineering teams.
Support IPS hardware operations and troubleshooting.
Perform inside wiring modifications, Test and TurnUp activities, and router architecture/IOS configuration changes for new or upgraded circuits.
Assist in validating new configuration changes before deployment.
Analyze application behavior in test environments to assess IP stack efficiency across WAN conditions.
Support CNE engineering initiatives and assist in maintaining VA enterprise WAN standards and engineering principles.
Provide tactical and strategic input on network capacity planning, engineering, management, and related projects.
Provide maintenance support for Cisco VoIP and Cisco video conferencing systems.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelors degree or 4+ years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of experience in network engineering, telecom operations, or modernization efforts.
Strong background in LAN/WAN, SDWAN, routing, VoIP/SIP, firewalls, VPNs, or cloud networking.
Familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.
Understanding of federal cybersecurity principles (NIST, Zero Trust, TIC, STIGs).
Ability to support escalations in a 247 environment as needed.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
DESIRED (NOT REQUIRED)
CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Enterprise SDWAN certification
Network+
Security & Location
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Hybrid role based in Martinsburg, WV, Chicago Il (Hines VA), or Washington DC.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
3 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
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The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.
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