Telecom Implementation Specialist

Proven Business Systems LLC • Tinley Park, IL

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About The Position

The Telecom Implementation Specialist is responsible for day-to-day execution of voice project implementations. This position is responsible for accomplishing many phases of assigned projects including planning, configuration, device procurement, network troubleshooting, and onsite installation of telecommunications hardware ensuring a seamless transition for our customers. This role requires strong attention to detail and great communication skills. Previous experience with VOIP implementations strongly preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (College Degree or Network/VOIP certifications preferred)
• Comprehensive understanding of VoIP, data networks, and associated equipment.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, QoS, Vlans)
• Familiarity with PBX systems (hosted a must, on-premise a plus)
• Strong ability to translate technical details for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional communication, organization, multitasking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Have a valid license and mode of transportation

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and configure VOIP hardware and software (IP phones, door phones, conference phones, paging adapters and UCaaS software)
• Conduct site surveys to assess technical requirements and infrastructure readiness.
• Conduct preinstall network and ISP testing to ensure a high quality of service.
• Ensure proper network configuration is in place for optimal voice quality and reliability
• Conduct data validation, and VoIP account setup.
• Assist with porting of phone numbers and managing service activation workflows.
• Maintain detailed project documentation for future service and support.
• Facilitate or provide end-user training and documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to align expectations and ensure successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week) and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in health benefits utilizing the Cigna network. Health options include a choice of 2 PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA). In addition, Dental benefits are available as well as a Vision PPO plan utilizing the EyeMed network. Proven also offers voluntary worksite benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, short-term disability insurance, supplemental life and pet insurance. Additional offerings include an employee discount program, home and auto insurance services and commuter/transit FSA.
• EMPLOYER PROVIDED LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, Proven IT provides a flat $25,000 Life Insurance benefit, administered by BlueCross BlueShield, to all full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week). Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit payments are determined based on the type of loss incurred and are payable up to the full Life Insurance benefit amount. Life and AD&D Insurance coverage amounts are reduced at ages 65, 70 and 75.
• EMPLOYER PROVIDED LTD: Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is an employer-provided benefit and provides protection from loss of income in the event that an employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. The elimination period is 90-days, and the maximum benefit is 60% of covered payroll up to $6000/month. This benefit is paid entirely by Proven IT and has no cost to the employee.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: All employees may utilize the Disability Resource Services through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois to assist themselves and their immediate family with convenient resources to help address emotional, legal and financial issues. Telephonic counseling and web-based services are available as well as a limited number of geographically accessible face-to-face sessions.
• 401K PLAN: All employees are eligible after 120 days of service to contribute on either a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis to the 401K plan, administered by Principal Financial Services. Proven offers an employer match equal to 100% of the first 3% of deferrals plus 50% of the next 2% of deferrals.
• FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES: Proven IT partners with Merrill Lynch to offer financial advisement to all employees. Merrill Lynch financial advisors are available to assist employees at no cost, with their 401k and retirement questions.
• PERMISSIVE TIME OFF POLICY: Proven provides a competitive paid time off policy for all full-time regular employees after a 90-day waiting period. Proven IT empowers their employees to work with their managers and team to coordinate all time off. Managers may impose a limit to requests for time off based on performance and tenure.
• PARENTAL LEAVE: Proven IT offers a generous parental leave policy for new parents. After 24-months of employment, Proven provides full-time regular employees with 90-days of paid Maternity leave and 10-days of paid Paternity leave. Employees with less than 24-months of service may take the same amount of unpaid time off.
• FITNESS CENTER: Proven IT offers a free on-site fitness center at the Tinley Park headquarters office location to all employees 24/7 Monday through Sunday. Employees utilize the gym equipment at their own risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED