Telecom Engineer / Information Technologist II

Working/Functional Title

Telecom Engineer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Unified Communications Team, this position will help the team manage, maintain, and enhance the Telephone, Contact Centers, Cable Television, and Cellular on campus. This candidate would be working with others on the team to create new telecom applications for customers, maintain existing applications and maintain existing systems on the University’s critical communications systems. This candidate will be working with cellular systems, phone systems, networked systems and much more to support critical services, which serve the University community.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #29 among public universities and #64 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2026. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance. 

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; three to five years managing networking switches, Network Systems and Telecommunications Systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years managing cellular equipment, including deploying ODAS, IDAS or IP-Based Cellular Extenders
• Experience with Avaya Aura Communication Systems, including Avaya System Manager, Avaya Communication Manager, Avaya Session Manager, Avaya Session Border Controllers, Avaya Application Enablement Services
• Experience working with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or their infrastructure partners to deploy equipment to enhance cellular coverage on campus networks
• Experience working with educational departments to design, consult and deploy telecommunications services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Provide three professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

tech.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends September 1, 2026, at 11:55 PM