Telecommunications Analyst Senior

Join our team!What We OfferAt Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.About this roleResponsible for the design, administration, optimization, security, and lifecycle management of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and related telecommunications platforms supporting academic, administrative, and public safety operations. Ensures service availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity for voice and communications systems.What a day of a Telecommunications Analyst Senior looks like:Designs, configures, administers, maintains, and supports enterprise-grade VoIP and unified communications platforms. Develops and maintains technical standards, procedures, diagrams, inventories, and documentation related to the telecommunications environment.Supports and optimizes voice services across multiple campuses and locations. Monitors telecom system performance, voice quality, call capacity, and service reliability; proactively identifies trends and resolves issues.Collaborates with various stakeholders for campus technology planning, infrastructure modernization efforts, and facilities-related projects that affect communications systems.Leads the planning, implementation, migration, and ongoing support of modern voice platforms, including cloud and hybrid telephony solutions.Ensures service availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity for voice and communications systems.Supports integrations with directory services, identity and access management systems, E911/e911 services, emergency notification solutions, and other enterprise systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, institutional, and operational requirements.Provides technical guidance, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and guidance to staff involved in telecom and related infrastructure support. Allocates or delegates work, and provides input and feedback regarding performance, evaluation, and development.Serves as a technical lead on telecommunications projects, upgrades, renewals, migrations, and service improvements. Leads advanced troubleshooting efforts and acts as an escalation point for complex voice and communications issues.Coordinates with vendors and service providers on implementation, support issues, maintenance activities, service quality, and lifecycle planning.Applies best practices for VoIP and unified communications security, including fraud prevention, access controls, patching, and coordination with network and information security teams.Participates in change management, maintenance planning, testing, and after-hours work as needed to minimize service disruption.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field and four years of related experience; OR Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field and six years of related experienceKnowledge of:Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicationSession Initiation Protocol (SIP), call routing, dial plans, voice gateways, Private Branch Exchange (PBX)/soft-PBX platforms, and enterprise voice environmentsSkilled in:Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task managementMentoring team members to develop goal setting plans, share knowledge and experiencesAbility to:Express and present complex concepts and information in a manner easily understood by othersInteract in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the publicEffectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of serviceLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Regular physical attendance requiredParticipate in on-call support and scheduled after-hours maintenance as required to support critical infrastructure and ensure continuity of operationsValid Florida driver's licensePreferred, but not a must:Education and Experience:Experience supporting E911/e911, emergency communications, contact center technologies, or public safety integrationsKnowledge of:IT service management practices and structured change control processesSkilled in:Supporting E911/e911, emergency communications, contact center technologies, or public safety integrationsAbility to:Lead complex telecommunications initiatives across multiple campusesLicenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer, Cisco Collaboration (CCNP Collaboration), or equivalentWork Environment and Physical Demand - FrequencyLift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. - OccasionallyPush or pull objects. - WeeklyReach and grasp objects. - DailyStoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - DailyStand for extended periods of time. - DailyClimb ladders and stairs. - OccasionallyUse of video display terminal. - HourlyUse of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - DailyReceive and understand information through oral and written communication. - HourlyIdentify and distinguish colors and shades of color. - OccasionallyProofread and check documents for accuracy. - WeeklyWork with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. - WeeklyExposed to loud noise levels. - OccasionallyOperate a motor vehicle. - WeeklyThis job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.The minimum base pay for this position starts at $69,593.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.Application DeadlineThis position is open until filled. First initial review May 27, 2026.Wait, there is more!Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.Application DeadlineThis position is open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr Palm Beach State College