Associate Network Operations Technician - Telecommunications
- Competitive salary up to $75,000, depending on experience and skillset.
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Permanent
- 75000
- Telecoms
- IP Networking & Transmission
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join the leading high-speed internet service provider! The esteemed internet service provider is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge services such as 2-gigabit speeds and 99.99% uptime. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing ISPs in the country, where you can make a significant impact by ensuring reliable, high-performance internet services for residential and business customers. As a member of a dynamic 24x7 Network Operations team, you will play a vital role in keeping connections running smoothly and supporting innovative technology solutions.
The company is currently seeking for a highly motivated associate network operations technician to join the growing team! If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot fixed wireless backbone and associated network equipment.
- Perform fault analysis and remediation across various technologies, including switching, digital, and optical systems.
- Provide technical support to customers, engineers, vendors, and field technicians during service-impacting events.
- Conduct preventive maintenance, including firmware upgrades and recovery procedures.
- Execute maintenance-level activities such as configuration changes, hardware upgrades, and system reloads on platforms like Mikrotik, Siae, Ubiquiti, and Meraki.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24x7 operational support.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- College degree or 2+ years of technical experience in Fixed Wireless or Network Operations.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP routing and protocols (BGP, OSPF, subnetting).
- Proficient with Layer2 network protocols (STP, VLANs, Ethernet, LACP).
- Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, SSH, SNMP).
- Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service mindset.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience with Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS).
- Programming/scripting in a network environment.
- Fixed Wireless systems.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- A collaborative, small-office environment where you can “wear many hats” and grow your career.
Salary:
- Competitive salary up to $75,000, depending on experience and skillset.
