Network Implementation Specialist
Network Implementation Specialist
Location: Peoria, IL (On-site)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay: $25.00/hourly
Travel: Approximately 40% day travel throughout Illinois
Position Overview:
Basic ITS is seeking a Network Implementation Specialist to support the deployment and configuration of enterprise communication solutions within healthcare environments. This role is a great opportunity for someone with IT support or networking experience who is looking to gain hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, wireless, and voice technologies while working alongside experienced project teams. This is a client-facing position requiring strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting network implementation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and deploy network and communication equipment, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and voice solutions.
- Support wireless network deployments, LAN implementations, and VoIP migrations.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of network, communication, and IT equipment.
- Document project activities, update technical documentation, and communicate progress with project teams and clients.
- Work alongside Project Managers and Implementation Coordinators to complete deployments and upgrades.
- Assist with technology implementations while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
- Travel to various client sites throughout Illinois as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of networking experience preferred.
- Experience with LAN/WAN environments preferred.
- Associate degree in Networking, Information Technology, Communications, Computer
Science, or a related field preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
- Strong customer service mindset and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel to customer sites throughout Illinois (approximately 40%).
- Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive company or rental vehicles.
- Ability to work occasional after-hours or weekend support during escalations.
- Comfortable performing physical tasks related to networking, including equipment installation, switch/router placement, and data center work.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with a 3–5% employer contribution, regardless of whether you contribute
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 7 days of Paid Time Off during the first year, increasing to 12 days in the second year
- 8 Paid Holidays
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance