Telecom Operations Specialist (OSS) (Fairfield)

Job Title: Telecom Operations Specialist (OSS)Duration: 06 MonthsLocation: Fairfield, CA/HybridPay Rate: $60- $61.59/hrPosition Summary:This position is responsible for technical engagement, process oversight, design-quality enforcement, hands-on network design support, and escalation to Engineering Supervisors when needed. You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, technicians, drafters, project teams, and TNP Product Managers to ensure that all network elements—connections, devices, locations, functions, jurisdictions, and attributes—are complete, accurate, and synchronized across integrated systems.The ideal candidate brings strong telecommunications and network infrastructure design knowledge and best practices enabling them to interpret designs, troubleshoot issues, validate engineering inputs, and maintain the integrity of NPD process.Responsibilities:Process, Engineering, and Data Governance StewardshipServe as the primary gatekeeper of IT operations engineering for complete planning and design work, auditing Network Resource Process (NRP) submissions for accuracy and completeness.Provide hands-on technical support to engineers, architects, drafters, and project stakeholders.Analyze clearance impacts, prepare circuits for updates, process post-clearance changes, and communicate outcomes to responsible parties.Technical & Platform Responsibilities: Maintain relationship mapping for telecom assets.Develop and refine CI (Configuration Item) views, policies, and reporting.Advise technical and business teams on configuration management best practices.Assess discovery and reconciliation results for accurate data synchronization.Partner with IT Product Specialists on system health checks, maintenance, and production support activities.Consult with telecom engineers on designs; create connection paths from drawings, spreadsheets, and other documentation.Coordinate with network specialists to resolve design issues.Support telecom technicians by assisting with connection/circuit updates.Work with IT product specialists to understand new hardware terminology and system references.Mentor and train IT operations engineers, design drafters, and technicians.Participate in new initiatives and process improvements that enhance the platform or operational efficiency.Qualifications: Minimum RequirementsAssociate degree in electrical engineering technology, telecommunications technology, digital design drafting, computer science, or related field; or equivalent experience.CompTIA Network+ certification4+ years supporting and administering enterprise tools in a NOC or IT Network & Telecom Operations environment.1+ year of experience with discovery or modeling operations support systems.List of Network Configuration / Planning tools:Ericsson OSS (ENM / Evolved OSS)Nokia OSS (NetAct / NSP)Oracle Communications OSSBentley Systems (OpenUtilities / OpenComms)SunVizion Network PlanningVC4 – Service2CreateCircuitVision OSSSynchronoss Network Design ToolsDesired Qualifications:Knowledge of basic telecommunication / IP network technologies and best practices (Microwave, IP/Ethernet, SONET, DWDM, etc).Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).Basic familiarity with Linux and Windows application support.Working knowledge of networks, telecom systems, and servers (Windows, Linux, Unix, AIX).Ability to read and interpret technical telecommunications drawings.Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail.Solid understanding of the role of Discovery within ITIL processes.Knowledge of networking/security protocols (SNMP, WMI, SSH, Telnet, JMX, SOAP, SQL/JDBC/ODBC, IPSec, etc.).Experience working in utility or NERC-regulated environments.BA/BS degree or equivalent experience/certifications.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIntelliswift celebrates a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis under the law.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Intelliswift Human Resources DepartmentOther Employment StatementsIntelliswift participates in the E-Verify program.Learn MoreFor information on Intelliswift Software, Inc., visit our website at www.intelliswift.com.