Telecommunications Specialist

Here's The Role Are you ready to build the future of critical infrastructure in central Texas? We are seeking a dedicated Telecommunications Specialist to drive our expanding WAN and communication networks for LCRA! We need an MPLS expert with elite trouble shooting skills, a passion for strategic planning, and the drive to inspire collaborative team success. If you are an enthusiastic telecom network professional looking for the next big career move, we want to talk to you! Bring your passion for collaboration and continuous improvement to our diverse engineering team, where you will advise leadership, help shape strategic roadmaps, and drive exciting new initiatives. Join our growing telecommunications team today! How You'll Contribute Design and implement complex MPLS network configurations, including VPLS, VPRN, and EVPN. Partner with field teams to deploy WAN infrastructure, DWDM systems, and point-to-point (PTP) radio links and vital projects. Diagnose and resolve utility grade LAN and WAN connectivity issues to ensure maximum network availability. Maintain robust cybersecurity practices and identify proactive improvements for infrastructure defense. Utilize system and reporting tools to track uptime statistics, system metrics, and key performance indicators. Apply network design expertise to improve system monitoring tools and operational visibility. Collaborate with engineers and operations to deliver actionable planning and strategy recommendations to leadership. How You're Qualified Twelve or more years of experience in electronics and/or telecommunications maintenance/ operations, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in electronics technology, telecommunications technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. Driver's license How You'll Stand Out Proficient in managing large scale MPLS environments for various customers. Certification(s): Cisco CCNP, Juniper NRS II, and/or SRA. Proficient in supporting complex carrier-grade LAN/WAN network infrastructures. Experience in deploying Layer 2 and Layer 3 multi-vendor protocols including STP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BPG. How We'll Support You Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters. Discover More Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lower Colorado River Authority