How to hire a telecommunications network analyst

How to hire a telecommunications network analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step telecommunications network analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a telecommunications network analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new telecommunications network analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your telecommunications network analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a telecommunications network analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a telecommunications network analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a telecommunications network analyst that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of telecommunications network analysts.

   Type of Telecommunications Network Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Telecommunications Network Analyst	Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.	$29-56
   Lead Data Architect	Lead Data Architects are experienced employees who manage the data architecture needs of the company. They also manage the data architects who fulfill these needs... Show more	$40-71
   Voice Engineer	A voice engineer is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and performance of voice over internet protocols (VoIP) to support the optimization of system networks for operations. Voice engineers design and manage the features of the VoIP and ensure that the transmissions meet the quality standards and specifications... Show more	$33-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Switches
   • VoIP
   • PBX
   • Lan
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Unity
   • Telecommunication
   • Trouble Tickets
   • IP
   • Network Problems
   • ACD
   • QoS
   • Cisco Unity
   • Data Network

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform initial configuration and routine updates of domain name servers for all hosts manage by NOC.
   • Provide business consultation and program management services to the HUD OCIO to develop the HUDNET telecommunications infrastructure and manage services environment.
   • Configure the network such as doing vpn settings to connect different ip phones and different voip pbxs in different locations.
   • Coordinate network applications T1, ISDN, PRI applications.
   • Provide and maintain automatic network printing of ACD statistics in CMS to upper management.
   • Work with Nortel VoIP phone system.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your telecommunications network analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A telecommunications network analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, telecommunications network analysts' average salary in missouri is 40% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level telecommunications network analysts 47% less than senior-level telecommunications network analysts.
   • Certifications. A telecommunications network analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a telecommunications network analyst's salary.

   Average telecommunications network analyst salary

   $85,784yearly

   $41.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level telecommunications network analyst salary

   $62,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing a telecommunications network analyst job description

   A good telecommunications network analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a telecommunications network analyst job description:

   Telecommunications network analyst job description example

   + + Position Type:
   
   Administrative/Managerial/ Coord Telecommunications
   
   + Date Posted:
   
   9/28/2022
   
   + Location:
   
   Instructional Support Center
   
   Job Code: Coord Telecommunications - 030039 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Network/Telecommunication Svcs - 282657 Empl Class: NA
   
   Minimum Salary: $74,898.00/Annually
   
   Maximum Salary: $108,657.00/Annually
   
   Scheduled Days: 245
   
   Target Openings: 1
   
   License and Certification Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
   
   Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
   
   Experience Qualifications: Five years experience in telecommunications, voice messaging systems, or a related field required. Experience operating in a multi-site VoIP and legacy PBX TDM environment preferred. Experience with configuration of Alcatel Call Manager and Voice Mail preferred. Experience with a telecommunications voice and data provider preferred.
   
   Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of the practices and principles of telecommunication systems analysis, planning, design, and problem resolution; knowledge of Alcatel UC, VoIP, SIP, and TDM troubleshooting techniques and traffic engineering; ability to interpret and take action on alert management and performance management tools; ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community and with vendors; ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates; ability to identify operational issues and recommend and implement strategies to resolve problems; ability to analyze and report information in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions; ability to design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor core LAN/WAN services including VoIP protocols (i.e. H.323, SIP, UDP, RTP); ability to work well and communicate with others in an effective manner, both written and oral; and ability to analyze and solve problems.
   
   Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for providing technical direction, supporting, and maintaining new and existing telecommunications systems and services for the district as well as providing oversight of infrastructure requirements and developing system modifications and enhancements for the Telecommunications and Network Services Department.
   
   I. Manage the design and development of telecommunications network operations, including the installation and maintenance of telecommunications service offerings through the application of business and technical skills.
   
   a. Provide support and maintain existing and new telecommunications systems and services for the district.
   
   b. Configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot telecommunications network components of a complex nature to provide a secure, high-performance network, including services for core LAN/WAN, VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), QOS
   
   (Quality of Service, COS (Class of Service), VLAN?s (Virtual Local Area Network), SBC?s (Session Border Controller), and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol).
   
   c. Coordinate, review, and perform repair services in emergency situations.
   
   d. Manage, monitor, and evaluate progress of various projects, including vendor installations, modification, and repair efforts.
   
   e. Purchase and distribute user telephony equipment for the district.
   
   f. Perform routine maintenance to voice messaging system(s).
   
   g. Perform diagnostics and upgrades as needed for voice messaging system(s).
   
   II. Serve as the technical subject matter expert for the resolution of complex telecommunications problems.
   
   a, Plan and implement changes to the system, troubleshoot problems in the network, analyze costs and volume of traffic on the system, and inform personnel of the capabilities of the system.
   
   b. Implement telephony solutions and project plans through the use of applications, including Call Manager, Voice Mail, and E911 environments.
   
   c. Collaborate with users to analyze feasibility, costs, time, and resources needed to add functionality to the telecommunications platform.
   
   d. Analyze and interpret network alert and performance management tool output to properly engineer the capacity and resiliency of the VOIP network.
   
   III. Analyze infrastructure requirements, develop, implement, and maintain telephony systems, and modify existing systems as needed.
   
   a. Convert district objectives and customer requests into functional specifications to meet individual or multiple departments' communication needs.
   
   b. Perform continuous evaluation of market products and determine fit and potential functionality in conjunction with the district's current systems and standards.
   
   c. Analyze site physical plants, generate, and implement cost effective telephony solutions.
   
   d. Coordinate with other district service departments and external vendors to arrange for proper site capacity needs and entrance facilities.
   
   e. Manage the installation of telecommunications hardware, software and circuitry, ensuring that modified and/or new systems perform in accordance with design specifications.
   
   f. Evaluate and determine effectiveness of implemented systems.
   
   IV. Coordinate the response to service requests and provide appropriate technical support.
   
   a. Troubleshoot and assist users with analyzing and resolving problems.
   
   b. Monitor and evaluate performance of purchased services.
   
   c. Manage all telephone related moves, adds, and changes via Media Access Control (MAC) including the coordination of local provider, inside wiring vendors, and contracted staff.
   
   V. Evaluate current resources and capabilities, future goals, industry trends, and technological advances to develop a system infrastructure plan for delivery of voice services.
   
   a. Prepare and manage district-wide telephony and voice messaging system budget.
   
   b. Negotiate with service providers, develop specifications, request for proposals, bids, contract, and maintenance agreements.
   
   c. Administer billing analysis and distribute appropriate telecommunications costs and charges.
   
   d. Review telephone bills and report to detect fraud and/or abuse.
   
   e. Manage the effort of maintaining an updated online internal telephone directory.
   
   VI. Assist with budget management.
   
   a. Develop and refine formulas to calculate the yearly school telephone download budgets.
   
   b. Develop models to calculate Return on Investment (ROI) and determine payback on capital investments and new systems.
   
   VII. Maintain positive interdepartmental relations.
   
   a. Work with divisional staff in a professional manner.
   
   VIII. Coordinate the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
   
   IX. Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Physical Demands:
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right telecommunications network analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your telecommunications network analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit telecommunications network analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit telecommunications network analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview telecommunications network analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new telecommunications network analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect telecommunications network analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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