How do they match: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

  • Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
  • Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
  • Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
  • Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
  • Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
  • Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
  • Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.

  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
  • Install computer software.