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This role is responsible for end-to-end voice path integrity, managing switch configurations, handling number reclamation, and maintaining the VoIP data infrastructure.\n\nIndividuals must be able to attain and maintain a valid U.S. Government security clearance (Secret) in order to be retained in the position.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nIncludes but not limited to the following:\n\nPerform necessary software functions and translations for all trunks, circuits, and configurations requested by on-base systems or users.\n\nAdminister data lifecycle management, including the reclamation and reassignment of unused telephone lines.\n\nMaintain an accurate, up-to-date master listing of all active telephone numbers and track the specific hardware type associated with each number.\n\nDocument and audit database configurations, circuit paths, and user profiles.\n\nManage the user and device databases for all network-connected VoIP telephones.\n\nPlan and execute software/firmware changes, including systemic upgrades and emergency security patches.\n\nProvide comprehensive maintenance up to the defined demarcation points—specifically the end instruments and the physical/logical ethernet ports of the voice switching equipment (including IP Media, IP System\n\nInterface, and CLAN cards) for both host and remote switches.\n\nOwn, troubleshoot, and resolve system and user support requests routed through the REMEDY Trouble Ticket system.\n\nTroubleshoot issues affecting customer telephone devices and voice delivery systems.\n\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor\n\nEducation & Experience Requirements\n\nMust have a minimum four (3) years of experience with telecommunications industry services, solutions and trends\n\nExperience to administer, maintain VoIP/Avaya phone systems\n\nIndividual must possess a current DoD 8140 certifications; such as CompTIA Security+\n\nNational Security background investigation required, Secret\n\nSkill & Certification Requirements\nSKILLS:\n\nVoice Switching Architecture: Direct experience with host/remote voice switching systems, IP Media systems, IP System Interfaces, and CLAN cards.\n\nDatabase Management: Proficiency in provisioning, altering, and auditing telco/VoIP database listings.\n\nTicketing Systems: Practical familiarity with REMEDY or an equivalent enterprise-level ITSM ticketing framework.\n\nProtocols & Hardware: Solid understanding of VoIP deployment standards, SIP/H.323 signaling, and standard digital/analog trunk circuits.\n\nDoD AF policies and regulations\n\nIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\n\nStrong and effective written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and team skills.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Abilene","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T03:15:31.379Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"49-2022.00","title":"Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers","slug":"telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Switch Technician","description":"Position Summary\nThe Network Switch Technician will perform system management, configuration administration, and routine maintenance for base communications systems (BTS). This role is responsible for end-to-end voice path integrity, managing switch configurations, handling number reclamation, and maintaining the VoIP data infrastructure.\n\nIndividuals must be able to attain and maintain a valid U.S. Government security clearance (Secret) in order to be retained in the position.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nIncludes but not limited to the following:\n\nPerform necessary software functions and translations for all trunks, circuits, and configurations requested by on-base systems or users.\n\nAdminister data lifecycle management, including the reclamation and reassignment of unused telephone lines.\n\nMaintain an accurate, up-to-date master listing of all active telephone numbers and track the specific hardware type associated with each number.\n\nDocument and audit database configurations, circuit paths, and user profiles.\n\nManage the user and device databases for all network-connected VoIP telephones.\n\nPlan and execute software/firmware changes, including systemic upgrades and emergency security patches.\n\nProvide comprehensive maintenance up to the defined demarcation points—specifically the end instruments and the physical/logical ethernet ports of the voice switching equipment (including IP Media, IP System\n\nInterface, and CLAN cards) for both host and remote switches.\n\nOwn, troubleshoot, and resolve system and user support requests routed through the REMEDY Trouble Ticket system.\n\nTroubleshoot issues affecting customer telephone devices and voice delivery systems.\n\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor\n\nEducation & Experience Requirements\n\nMust have a minimum four (3) years of experience with telecommunications industry services, solutions and trends\n\nExperience to administer, maintain VoIP/Avaya phone systems\n\nIndividual must possess a current DoD 8140 certifications; such as CompTIA Security+\n\nNational Security background investigation required, Secret\n\nSkill & Certification Requirements\nSKILLS:\n\nVoice Switching Architecture: Direct experience with host/remote voice switching systems, IP Media systems, IP System Interfaces, and CLAN cards.\n\nDatabase Management: Proficiency in provisioning, altering, and auditing telco/VoIP database listings.\n\nTicketing Systems: Practical familiarity with REMEDY or an equivalent enterprise-level ITSM ticketing framework.\n\nProtocols & Hardware: Solid understanding of VoIP deployment standards, SIP/H.323 signaling, and standard digital/analog trunk circuits.\n\nDoD AF policies and regulations\n\nIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\n\nStrong and effective written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal and team skills.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-27T03:15:31.379Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T03:15:31.379Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Abilene","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"27047afefb24d6f19642c8d9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/27047afefb24d6f19642c8d9"}}