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# Telecomm/Network Administrator

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Backup Devices, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Signals Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, Data Security, Linux, DevOps, File Systems, Elasticsearch, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hard Disk Drives, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Logical Volume Manager, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OpenShift, Overlay Transport Virtualization, Rapid Prototyping Process, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Software Licensing, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Transport Layer Security, Data Storage Management, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, Gitlab, Git, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Routing & Switching, 3-tier Architectures, Firewall Services Module, Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/annapolis/2b5ca4df-8c16-41cf-a49f-061422f23300

## About the Role

Grafana
Auditing
Firewall
Hardening
Operations
Leadership
Mentorship
Innovation
Scalability
Multicasting
Observability
Collaboration
User Accounts
Cloud Hosting
Cyber Security
Security Tools
Problem Solving
Access Controls
Network Routing
Computer Science
Network Switches
Network Security, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.

 * Juniper certification in Routing & Switching (JNCIP) and Network Security (JNCIP-SEC).
 * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
 * Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security., * 5+ years of Senior-level experience in network or systems administration, preferably in a NOC environment supporting ISP or telecommunications operations.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across routers, switches, firewalls, and network infrastructure.
 * Experience with Juniper technologies, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9), and OpenShift.
 * Experience deploying and maintaining virtualized servers and scalable network architectures.
 * Expertise in network monitoring, security tools, and observability platforms.
 * Ability to work in a customer-facing environment and manage ticketing systems.
 * Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Technical Expertise

 * Routing & Switching: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Multicast, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VXLAN, EVPN, IS-IS, VRRP, BFD.
 * Security & VPNs: IPSec VPNs, SSL VPNs, firewall configuration.
 * Systems Administration: Installation, configuration, patching, and hardening of systems; storage management (LVM, XFS, EXT4, BTRFS).
 * Monitoring & Observability: Tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch.
 * DevOps Practices: Git-based workflows, infrastructure as code, and automated deployments., * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including incident reporting and post-mortems.
 * Ability to remain composed under pressure and make sound decisions during critical incidents.
 * Strong collaboration skills in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

Work Environment

 * Initially onsite, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
 * Expectation to be onsite during the first several months for onboarding and training.
 * Part of a 24/7 operations environment, supporting primarily the North American day shift.
 * Fast-paced, collaborative team culture requiring both independent work and teamwork.

Preferred/Highly Regarded

 * Cloud certifications and cybersecurity certifications.
 * Experience in highly available, mission-critical environments., Data Management
Ancient History
CompTIA Security+
Rapid Prototyping
Analytical Method
Security Clearance
Data Transmissions
Networking Hardware
Technology Research
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Analytic Applications
Prototype Development
Network Infrastructure
Vulnerability Scanning
Network Virtualization
Network Troubleshooting
IAT Level II Certification
Computer Network Operations
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), DevOps
Triage
Tooling
Grafana
Auditing
Firewall
Hardening
OpenShift
Operations
Management
Mentorship
Innovation
Resilience
IP Routing
Proactivity
Disk Storage
Multicasting
Communication
Observability
User Accounts
Elasticsearch
Cloud Hosting
Network Routing
English Language
Computer Science
Network Switches

## Description

Incident Reporting
Business Valuation
Telecommunications
Storage Management
Network Monitoring
Workflow Management
EVPN (Ethernet VPN)
System Administration
Prometheus (Software)
Information Technology
Full Stack Development
Network Infrastructure
Logical Volume Manager
Artificial Intelligence
Wireless Communications
Business Transformation
Border Gateway Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocols
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Emergency Communications
Verbal Communication Skills
Telecommunications Networks
Standard Operating Procedure
Git (Version Control System)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Juniper Network Technologies
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Fourth Extended Filesystem (Ext4)
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols
Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), The organization is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Administrator to support the deployment and go-live of critical systems at scale. This role will be a key member of a 24/7/365 operations team, providing Tier 3 support for networking and IT infrastructure supporting emergency communication services., * Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues.

 * Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents across network and IT systems.
 * Proactively monitor systems and infrastructure to identify and remediate issues before impact.
 * Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including cloud-hosted environments.
 * Support deployment and ongoing maintenance of hardware and applications.
 * Assess system performance and perform upgrades, patches, and optimizations.
 * Maintain and administer user accounts, access controls, and software licensing.
 * Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
 * Conduct system audits and maintain accurate asset inventories.
 * Test, validate, and deploy software updates in a controlled manner.
 * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
 * Contribute to knowledge bases and training materials.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support customer-facing initiatives., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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