Explore Telecommunications Specialist Jobs

Telecommunications specialists help organizations design, operate, secure, and improve the systems that keep people and businesses connected. Their work can span voice and data networks, wireless communications, fiber infrastructure, unified communications, and cloud-based services. Explore vetted telecommunications specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Telecommunications Specialists Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and level, but may include planning network capacity, configuring and monitoring communications systems, diagnosing service issues, coordinating installations, and maintaining reliable connectivity. Specialists may also assess vendors and technologies, document network standards, support cybersecurity and compliance requirements, and collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with network technologies and telecom platforms, along with analytical troubleshooting, project coordination, and clear communication. Depending on the role, useful expertise may include IP networking, routing and switching, wireless systems, fiber optics, VoIP, network monitoring, and cloud communications. Certifications and degrees can be valuable, but requirements differ across employers and specialties.

Telecommunications Career Paths

Telecommunications specialists work in industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing, and telecommunications services. With experience, professionals may move into senior network engineering, telecom architecture, infrastructure leadership, technical consulting, or IT and communications management. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find Telecommunications Specialist Opportunities on Ladders

Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse telecommunications specialist listings to find roles aligned with your technical strengths and career goals, and review each posting for specific salary, location, and experience details.

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$86K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding information systems through comprehensive security measures, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and responding to security incidents while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $118K *

Empower your career by supporting equipment rental programs nationwide. Engage in daily operations, collaborate with trade partners, and drive improvements in service delivery while ensuring safety an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $118K *

Optimize operations across mega-site equipment rental programs, ensuring seamless support for construction projects. Collaborate with trade partners, manage inventory, and enhance customer relations w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's enhancing aviation safety by ensuring the reliability and security of critical network infrastructure. Contribute to mission-critical systems that support air traffic operations and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $224K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader in RF Engineering, driving innovation and mentoring talent while shaping strategic direction across diverse aerospace and defense programs. Join a team commit...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate mission communications by designing and optimizing RF systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance wireless technologies, ensuring seamless integration and performance in operational environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading diverse project teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Drive project success through effective planning, coordination, and communication whil...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's enhancing aviation safety by ensuring the reliability and security of critical network infrastructure. Contribute to mission-driven initiatives while gaining valuable experience in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Join the charge in developing innovative RF data collection systems and software-defined radio (SDR) solutions for expansive research programs, while executing automated experiments and delivering ins...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $141K *

Support our intelligence team by providing comprehensive administrative assistance, managing RFIs and reports, and facilitating cross-domain data dissemination. Your expertise will ensure efficiency i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize supplier quality processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and ensure compliance with quality standards, c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity for mission-critical space systems. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to develop robust security architectures, ensuring high availability and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Transform the future of Space Sensing by leading cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring secure data transport, and optimizing mission-critical networks. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $168K *

Advance your career by leading the technical architecture and integration of innovative avionics display systems, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the full lifecycle of aerospace subsystems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Deliver all-source intelligence analysis and production to support cyber operations, collaborating with military and intelligence communities while developing actionable insights and products for stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage project execution for automation and digital factory initiatives, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals while collaborating across teams to enhance manufacturing process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing service desk and NOC operations, ensuring seamless support across multiple sites. Drive incident resolution, oversee team activities, and enhance service performance while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Join us to lead configuration management efforts, ensuring seamless integration and sustainment of complex systems. Leverage your expertise in engineering and logistics to enhance processes and tools...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $179K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative enterprise architecture solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize system performance while leading the adoption o...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $179K *

Transform enterprise architecture by designing innovative technology solutions, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to optimize system per...

Mirabel, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $179K *

Join us to develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, design integrated technology solutions, and lead technical sessions while ensuring compliance with security and operational requireme...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive system design and integration by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met and security, performance, and compliance standards are upheld throughout the syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $115K *

Empower our mission by integrating and sustaining IT communications for military exercises. Lead secure connectivity efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust systems and networks. In this role, you'll support system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with skil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$162K - $243K *

Pioneer innovative test and evaluation strategies, collaborating with government stakeholders to enhance systems engineering practices. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop actionable solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a telecommunications specialist do?question toggle

    A telecommunications specialist helps design, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve communications systems such as data networks, wireless services, fiber infrastructure, and voice platforms. Specific duties depend on the employer and role.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for telecommunications specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value relevant experience with networking or telecom systems, troubleshooting ability, and collaboration skills. Some positions may request a degree, industry certifications, or specialized knowledge such as VoIP, wireless, or fiber optics.

  • Where do telecommunications specialists work?question toggle

    They work across many sectors, including telecommunications, technology, healthcare, finance, government, and manufacturing, wherever reliable voice and data connectivity is important.

  • Can telecommunications specialists earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced or specialized telecommunications roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, industry, technical expertise, and the scope of the position; check each listing for details.

  • What career paths are available for telecommunications specialists?question toggle

    Professionals may advance into senior network engineering, telecom architecture, infrastructure management, technical consulting, or communications and IT leadership, depending on their experience and interests.