Telecommunications Network Administrator

Job Title: Telecommunication Network Administrator

Location: Foster City, CA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $62.71/hour (W2 only)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Industry: Autonomous Mobility

About the Role


As a leading company in the autonomous mobility space, we are seeking a Telecommunication Network Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of telecommunications services across a growing organization.


This role is critical in ensuring reliable, timely network connectivity as new locations are launched. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams (IT, Facilities, Procurement) and external telecom providers, supporting site deployments and partnering closely with Network Engineering on ongoing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities


Connectivity Management & Provisioning

• Manage end-to-end delivery of telecom services, including MACD (Move, Add, Change, Disconnect) requests
• Oversee provisioning for broadband, DIA, fiber, EPL, and WISP circuits
• Identify connectivity requirements and drive ordering with telecom carriers

Vendor & Carrier Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for telecom providers
• Coordinate order submissions, installation schedules, and SLA adherence
• Proactively resolve service and delivery issues to meet project timelines

Technical Implementation

• Oversee circuit turn-up and activation aligned with technical requirements
• Configure and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Ensure seamless integration of external telecom circuits

Operational Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve circuit-level issues, especially during deployment phases
• Partner with Network Engineering on rollouts and ongoing support

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of all circuits, including IDs, locations, costs, and contract terms
• Ensure data accuracy for billing and lifecycle management

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications or network administration
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF)
• Experience with telecom circuit types (Fiber, EPL, Wave, Dark Fiber, Broadband, DIA, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage vendors and carriers in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ are a plus

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and detail-oriented professional
• Strong communicator with experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet aggressive deadlines