TELECOM ENGINEER STAFF

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for implementing moderate and typical complex telecom engineering and / or analytical activities associated with one or more technical areas within the telecom function.

Requirements

• BS in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six-eight (6-8) years’ experience in telecommunications systems, VOiP, and network planning, design and implementation required.
• Advanced knowledge of Avaya PBX voice, QoS, and network administration required.
• Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.
• Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Nice To Haves

• Additional industry recognized advanced telecommunications training preferred.
• Knowledge of Avaya Session Manager and Session Boarder Controller preferred.
• Experience with Telecom test gear and monitoring gear preferred.
• Knowledge of voice trafficking, VOiP interfacing, and SIP protocol preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for WAN voice platform programming, interfacing with data transport, SIP, VOiP, Telecom and network designs.
• Accountable for voice system operational support, assessing and optimizing network design through the use of various Telecom test gear, feasibility studies, and interfacing with outside Telcos.
• Works under Telecom Engineer Lead on all future casting, PBX upgrades, and voice WAN design including SIP, QoS, VOiP, TDM, and all CTI interfaces.
• Works with Engineer lead on projects, interfacing with Network data and server groups.
• Is as a technical resource for all other Telecom staff and fully supports their efforts.
• Maintains up to date and state of the art technical training, implementation of test gear, and assists other telecom staff in this effort.
• Local travel required.
• This position is a role model and mentor for technical team concerning attitude, performance, work ethic, team core values and customer relations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level