Network Support Analyst- IT Operations and Services

job summary:

This role exists to provide dedicated operational and analytical support for telecom and connectivity services across the enterprise. The Telecom & Network Services Analyst partners closely with Network Services leadership, vendors, and cross domain IT teams to manage carrier relationships, analyze outages, support service lifecycle activities, and ensure accurate, finance ready reporting of telecom performance and costs.

This position plays a critical role in reducing operational friction, improving vendor accountability, and enabling stable, cost effective connectivity across retail stores, distribution centers, offices, and emerging wireless solutions.

location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee

job type: Contract

salary: $22 - 30 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: High School



responsibilities:

1.) Telecom Operations & Vendor Support

Serve as point of contact for telecom service providers

Track, monitor, and follow up on carrier incidents, chronic issues, repeat outages, and SLA performance.

Coordinate vendor escalations and maintain clear documentation of root cause, restoration timelines, and corrective actions.

Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with carriers by preparing outage trend analysis, performance summaries, and risk items.

2.) Incident Analysis & Reporting

Analyze telecom?related incidents (P1-P4) impacting network.

Prepare concise, leadership?ready summaries that are suitable for finance, operations, and executive audiences.

Maintain historical data to support vendor accountability and service improvement discussions.

3.) Circuit & Service Lifecycle Management

Assist with circuit inventory tracking, including installs, disconnects, migrations, and technology upgrades.

Support transitions from legacy services (e.g., POTS/DSL) to modern solutions such as fiber, broadband, SD?WAN, FWA, or satellite (e.g., Starlink).

Validate billing alignment with active services and assist in identifying billing discrepancies or stranded costs.

Partner with Procurement, Real Estate, and Finance teams on connectivity considerations for new stores, remodels, relocations, and lease conditions.

4.) Wireless & Alternative Connectivity Support

Support deployment and operational readiness of alternative connectivity solutions for rural or underserved locations.

Assist with site readiness reviews, documentation, and coordination for wireless or satellite installations.

Track performance and stability of non?traditional circuits and escalate issues appropriately.

5.) Cross?Domain Collaboration

Work closely with Network Engineering, EUC, Applications, InfoSec, Supply Chain, and Retail Technology teams to resolve telecom?related dependencies.

Ensure connectivity risks and constraints are clearly communicated during projects, maintenance events, and change windows.

Support change management processes with accurate telecom impact analysis and post?change validation.

6.) Documentation & Process Improvement

Maintain clear documentation of telecom processes, contacts, standards, and escalation paths.

Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve data accuracy, or reduce manual effort in telecom operations.

Assist Network Services leadership with ad?hoc analysis, audits, and leadership requests.

qualifications:

Qualifications:

* Strong understanding of telecom and connectivity concepts (WAN, MPLS, broadband, fiber, wireless, SD?WAN).

* Ability to analyze outage data and translate technical details into clear, business?focused summaries.

* Experience coordinating with external vendors and managing follow?ups across multiple stakeholders.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for executive and finance audiences.

* High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

* Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools for trend analysis and data validation.

* Customer?service mindset with a focus on operational excellence and accountability.

Experience and Education:

- 2-4 years of experience in telecom, network operations, IT support, or a related technical role.

- Experience supporting large?scale retail, distribution, or enterprise environments preferred.

- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.