Network / Telecom Specialist

Network / Telecom Specialist | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $25.00 - $39.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignmentLocation: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Network / Telecom Specialists build and maintain the networks that connect people and systems. Depending on the assignment, you may focus on routing and switching, wireless, voice and unified communications, or physical cabling and data interfaces.

Also known as: Network Engineer, Network Analyst, Telecommunications Specialist, Infrastructure Specialist

What you'll do

• Design and maintain network hardware and software
• Install, configure, and administer routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers
• Support LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, and virtualized network infrastructure
• Support installation of cabling, wiring, and telephony and data equipment
• Monitor performance, plan capacity, and resolve faults and outages
• Run disaster recovery, backup, and archiving procedures for network systems
• Support VoIP, unified communications, and circuit provisioning
• Maintain network diagrams, IP address plans, and change records

What you'll need

• Network or telecommunications engineering/support experience (see experience levels below)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Palo Alto equipment
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, and VPNs
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ certification
• VoIP / Cisco Unified Communications experience
• SD-WAN experience

Tools you may use: Cisco IOS, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, SolarWinds, Wireshark

Experience levels

• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

Requirements for all positions

• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check required; some assignments require additional screening
• Education and certifications are verified before placement

About Garden Life Development

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.