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# Network / Telecom Specialist

- **Company:** Garden Life Development, LLC
- **Location:** Goldsboro, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000 - $81,120
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, VoIP, Cisco IOS, CompTIA Network+, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Routing, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Data Server Interface, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Performance Monitor, Cisco
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-telecom-specialist-goldsboro-nc--7c74a536-c4e8-4c2e-acef-e0d40665199d

## About the Role

Wireless Communications, Unified Communications, Network Routing, Network Administration/Management, Network Switching, Network Connectivity, Speech Technology, Telecommunications, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, * 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, * 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.
 * CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ certification
 * VoIP / Cisco Unified Communications experience
 * SD-WAN experience

## Description

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