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Communications Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, utilities, defense, and construction, from entry-level installer to senior systems technician, with specializations in fiber optics, two-way radio systems, and network cabling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and update unified voice, video, and web conferencing communications infrastructure and services by providing full lifecycle engineering support resulting in solutions that are secure, effective, responsive, complete, and efficient.
- The Voice/Data Communications Engineer will be responsible for generating the most Innovative, Intuitive, and Integrated solutions that can be deployed to meet the communications needs of Enterprise users. The successful candidate must have a deep technical understanding of: Unified Communications products: · Legacy telecommunications services (e.g., analog, digital PSTN lines and trunks, etc.)
- Performing communications system’s health assessments to include technology and/or routing protocols including review of systems device health and collection of performance-related data.
- Integrating technical requirements and design goals into the overall enterprise network design.
- Maintains subject matter level expertise in unified voice, data, and video technologies and systems administration capabilities
- Provides tier 2/3 support to investigate and resolve problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues which may require shift work or after hours call-in 7/24/365 to meet customer SLAs.
- Familiar with various ticketing systems and managing customer reported issues by opening, maintaining, and closing tickets to meet SLA and KPI initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance (Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check).
- 4 years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of Avaya CM/Unified Communications products, including MS Teams Voice
- Experience in the installation and support of Avaya 96xx IP and SIP phones · Avaya Aura 7.X System Knowledge
- Installation and support of Microsoft Teams phones and Endpoints
- Direct hands-on experience assessing, managing, patching, and upgrading and mitigating vulnerabilities in Avaya on Windows or Linux servers
- Experience using Session Manager and System Manager
- Experience implementing and configuring Avaya Call Center
- Experience providing Voicemail Support
- Knowledge of cabling standards and ability to perform minor ad-hoc cabling requests
- Must be able make ad-hoc hardware repairs
- Strong experience with MS Teams Voice services.
- Ability to assure maximum system uptime, component patching, alarm resolution and disaster recovery-continued operation planning
- Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and their potential application on client engagements.
- Excellent client management skills; can effectively set and manage customer expectations.
- Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in an appropriate and timely fashion.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate with current team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree
- Avaya Certified Support Specialist • Microsoft Teams voice Specialist • CCNA
- MS Office, Avaya CM/UC Products, Linux OS, VMware ESXi, Securelogix ETM, Microsoft Team Voice
Special Position Requirements
- Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM, with flexibility to meet customer's needs.
- Must be able to work maintenance on weekends once a month.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, crouch and crawl into small spaces, carry large equipment from room to room and between floors, sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time.
Educational Requirements
- BA/BS
Compensation
$75,000-$80,000
The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.
NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and update unified voice, video, and web conferencing communications infrastructure and services by providing full lifecycle engineering support resulting in solutions that are secure, effective, responsive, complete, and efficient.
- The Voice/Data Communications Engineer will be responsible for generating the most Innovative, Intuitive, and Integrated solutions that can be deployed to meet the communications needs of Enterprise users. The successful candidate must have a deep technical understanding of: Unified Communications products: · Legacy telecommunications services (e.g., analog, digital PSTN lines and trunks, etc.)
- Performing communications system’s health assessments to include technology and/or routing protocols including review of systems device health and collection of performance-related data.
- Integrating technical requirements and design goals into the overall enterprise network design.
- Maintains subject matter level expertise in unified voice, data, and video technologies and systems administration capabilities
- Provides tier 2/3 support to investigate and resolve problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues which may require shift work or after hours call-in 7/24/365 to meet customer SLAs.
- Familiar with various ticketing systems and managing customer reported issues by opening, maintaining, and closing tickets to meet SLA and KPI initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance (Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check).
- 4 years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of Avaya CM/Unified Communications products, including MS Teams Voice
- Experience in the installation and support of Avaya 96xx IP and SIP phones · Avaya Aura 7.X System Knowledge
- Installation and support of Microsoft Teams phones and Endpoints
- Direct hands-on experience assessing, managing, patching, and upgrading and mitigating vulnerabilities in Avaya on Windows or Linux servers
- Experience using Session Manager and System Manager
- Experience implementing and configuring Avaya Call Center
- Experience providing Voicemail Support
- Knowledge of cabling standards and ability to perform minor ad-hoc cabling requests
- Must be able make ad-hoc hardware repairs
- Strong experience with MS Teams Voice services.
- Ability to assure maximum system uptime, component patching, alarm resolution and disaster recovery-continued operation planning
- Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and their potential application on client engagements.
- Excellent client management skills; can effectively set and manage customer expectations.
- Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in an appropriate and timely fashion.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate with current team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree
- Avaya Certified Support Specialist • Microsoft Teams voice Specialist • CCNA
- MS Office, Avaya CM/UC Products, Linux OS, VMware ESXi, Securelogix ETM, Microsoft Team Voice
Special Position Requirements
- Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM, with flexibility to meet customer's needs.
- Must be able to work maintenance on weekends once a month.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, crouch and crawl into small spaces, carry large equipment from room to room and between floors, sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time.
Educational Requirements
- BA/BS
Compensation
$75,000-$80,000
The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.
NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications technician jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with vocational or technical training in electronics or telecommunications
- Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting structured cabling, fiber optic, or coaxial systems
- Proficiency with test equipment such as OTDRs, cable certifiers, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers
- CompTIA Network+, BICSI Installer, or equivalent industry certification
- Valid driver's license and ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in outdoor environments
- Familiarity with industry codes including TIA/EIA wiring standards and local electrical codes
Tips for Your Communications Technician Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Employers filter for credentials like CompTIA Network+, BICSI RCDD, and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License before they read anything else. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top, not buried at the bottom.
Tailor your resume to the cable type
Fiber optic, coaxial, and structured cabling roles each expect different hands-on experience. Pull the specific cable types and connector standards from each job posting and mirror that exact language in your work history bullets.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists communications technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your clearance level
Defense and government communications roles frequently require an active security clearance. If you hold one, filter for those openings first because cleared candidates move through hiring faster and face less competition than on the open market.
Prepare a hands-on skills demonstration for interviews
Many hiring managers for technician roles ask you to walk through how you'd troubleshoot a signal loss or terminate a connector. Rehearse a clear, step-by-step verbal explanation of a real repair you completed, naming the test equipment you used.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Communications technician roles often involve overnight maintenance windows or on-call rotations. Ask specifically about differential rates for those shifts during the offer stage, since that component can vary widely between employers and is usually negotiable.
Communications Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most communications technicians?
The most active employers for communications technicians right now are Nevada Gold Mines, Stryker, and Hytera US, and the most openings are in Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, telecommunications carriers, and large defense contractors tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many communications technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of communications technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of the role means most positions require on-site work. Remote opportunities are concentrated in network operations center monitoring, technical support dispatch, and project coordination rather than hands-on installation or field service.
How do you become a communications technician?
Start with a vocational program, community college associate degree, or military technical training in electronics or telecommunications. Pursue an entry-level installer or helper role to build hands-on experience with cabling, test equipment, and industry codes. Earn foundational certifications like CompTIA Network+ or a BICSI Installer credential early, then add specialty certifications as you move into fiber optic, wireless, or systems integration work.
Can you get hired as a communications technician with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level technicians and provide on-the-job training, particularly in telecommunications and utilities. Your best path in is completing a vocational electronics program, earning a foundational certification, and applying for installer or helper titles that list willingness to train as a requirement. Highlighting any hands-on experience with wiring, home theater, or IT hardware, even from personal projects, can make your application competitive.
What does the communications technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen to confirm your certifications and availability for required shifts or travel. A second round often involves a technical interview or practical skills assessment where you describe troubleshooting steps or explain how you'd read test equipment readings. Final-stage interviews for roles at larger contractors or utilities may include a background check, drug screening, and verification of any required security clearance.
Where can I find and apply to communications technician jobs?
You can find and apply to communications technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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