Telecommunications Specialist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Telecommunications Specialist:

  • Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering or related field.
  • x years of experience as a Telecommunications Specialist or relevant role
  • x years of experience with MS Office and databases
  • x years of experience in Managing and troubleshooting Network in a Global setup
  • x years of experience with Cisco Routing and Switching
  • x years of experience with all telecommunications systems 
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Certification in Cisco CCNA
  • x years of experience with Cisco Routing and Switching
  • Ability to handle/track/write/communicate RCA (Root Cause Analysis) documents
  • Certification in Cisco CCNA at a minimum (CCNP a Plus)
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Telecommunications Specialist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Telecommunications Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.