LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer I for a 6+ month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

Job Duties: 

• Performs routine Move’s, Adds and Changes to the AVAYA telecommunication system and system adjuncts
• Requires knowledge of AVAYA communication product’s, protocols, hardware and system programming
• Work with users to define needs or provide training in proper use of equipment and services
• Assists in the design, development, testing and training of AVAYA communications software and hardware
• Involved in the implementation, training and testing of communications projects
• Work with vendor support groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance
• Must be a self-starter and able to work on complex issues in a team environment
• Needs to have a working knowledge of structured cabling in both the telecom and data networking environments
• Ensures that integrity, availability and accessibility of the network infrastructure are maximized
• Ensures that the enterprise network infrastructure is cost-effective and that the network services provided are strategically aligned to long-term MHS goals
• Responsible for integration of all networking equipment and applications to ensure smooth and seamless flow of information and data across the entire enterprise network
• Support on-going analysis of performance, availability, and maintainability of the enterprise network to ensure superior results
• Troubleshoot, identify and implement corrective measures as appropriate to ensure issues are resolved before system operation is threatened or critical problems arise
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and models based on industry best practice. Update as required on a timely basis
• Participate in Technical reviews of new technologies and upgrades to assist in planning and timing of implementation to ensure improvements are achieved and planned benefits are realized as anticipated with minimal impact and interruption to user community

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years' experience in the telecommunications industry preferred
• 3+ years of experience of cabling experience, cable management
• 3+ years of experience with supporting PC’s, peripherals, etc.
• Knowledge of AVAYA communication manager, AVAYA Modular Messaging, AVAYA Call Center software, Ecas call accounting, Trunking from a LEC T1, POTS, loop start, ground start Trunking, Data Networking basics, and structured cabling principles is preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in all circumstances, including very stressful situations. Must also be able to effectively manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both in and outside of IT essential as well as experience in dealing with and managing proper escalation of critical service calls with vendor support to ensure timely and appropriate resolution to system issues
• Demonstrated dedication to a positive attitude and strong customer service support
• Demonstrated technical and business written and verbal skills required. Proficiency in creating appropriate system documentation is essential
• Must possess strong skills in personal diplomacy and customer service and consistently demonstrate a high level of motivation, commitment to teamwork, professionalism and trustworthiness
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
• Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.