Telecommunications Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Telecommunications Specialist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Maintain documentation related to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures
Prepare training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery
Assist Network Engineering with deployment of company LANs, WANs, Voice and wireless networks, including routers, hubs, switches, UPS, and other hardware
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards
Suggest and implement innovative networking solutions
Attend relevant workshops and educational programs
Configure and test networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation
Monitor and troubleshoot problems as needed
Prepare and present network performance statistics and reports

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Telecommunications Specialist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Telecommunications Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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