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Network VoIP Support Engineer (Remote)

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on providing first-level support for VoIP and networking issues at Vivant. You will assist clients with troubleshooting and diagnostics to ensure seamless connectivity and service uptime for SMBs. The position is integral to maintaining high service standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of VoIP or Network Support experience.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NAT.
  • Practical expertise with SIP, PBX systems, and SIP trunks.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
  • Solid understanding of key VoIP metrics such as MOS score, latency, jitter, and packet loss.

Responsibilities

  • Answer incoming client calls related to VoIP, internet, or WiFi issues
  • Run diagnostics including SIP traces, pings, and packet loss checks
  • Troubleshoot SIP, call quality, latency, jitter, and registration failures
  • Document every step clearly and communicate status updates professionally

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Customer Service

About the company

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Vivant

  • Telecom Operators & ISPs
  • 51–200
Vivant is your one-stop managed connectivity service provider guaranteeing zero internet and phone service outages through our SmartCONNECT™ technology. By proactively managing your network, internet, and phone service, we make it simple for local, regional, and national businesses to stabilize operations with enterprise-grade connectivity, mitigate risk with valuable automations and unparalleled support services, and unify all connectivity services with one proven partner. Established in 2012, Vivant has been a trusted business partner for thousands of mid-market and multi-unit businesses with deep expertise in the restaurant, automotive, healthcare, and services industries. Vivant consolidates Internet, backup Internet, and phones into a single solution, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. And unlike with other providers, you will have one partner, one bill, one support team, nationwide. Vivant is is located in Dallas, Texas. Learn more at vivantcorp.com. Simple. Powerful. Technology.

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Job description

Vivant is on a mission to eliminate business downtime. We guarantee 100% uptime for SMBs, and we’re looking for a Level 1-2 Support Engineers to help us deliver on that promise.

Essential Criteria

  • Not Desktop Support: If your background is primarily hardware repair or general IT helpdesk, please do not apply.
  • VoIP Expert: You must have hands-on experience with SIP trunks, PBX systems, and network routing.
  • English Only: Supporting U.S. customers; English fluency is required. Resumes must be in English.

Requirements

Your day to day life as a Support Engineer:

  • Answer incoming client calls related to VoIP, internet, or WIFI issues
  • Work tickets involving call quality, dropped calls, network drops, or routing problems
  • Run diagnostics (SIP traces, pings, traceroutes, MOS score review, packet loss checks)
  • Assist with PBX provisioning, phone registration, and softphone setup
  • Prioritize outages (phones down, internet down, WiFi down)
  • Document every step clearly and communicate status updates professionally
  • Escalate advanced issues to senior telecom engineers when appropriate
  • Maintain ticket SLAs with clear, fast response times

Key Responsibilities:

  • First-level support for VoIP, networking, and connectivity issues
  • Troubleshoot SIP, call quality, latency, jitter, and registration failures
  • Perform basic network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing basics)
  • Troubleshoot WiFi drops, access point connectivity, and cabling-related issues
  • Provision phones, extensions, voicemail, call flows, and SIP trunk configs
  • Manage and prioritize tickets through our help desk system
  • Escalate complex problems with proper documentation
  • Update knowledge base articles and internal processes

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2+ years of VoIP or Network Support experience.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NAT.
  • Practical expertise with:
    • SIP, PBX systems, and SIP trunks.
    • Routers, switches, and WiFi troubleshooting.
  • Experience with ticketing systems and remote customer rapport.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and simply to non-technical users.
  • A driven and proactive mindset paired with a passion for continuous learning and making a meaningful impact on our company’s success.
  • Solid understanding of key VoIP metrics such as MOS score, latency, jitter, and packet loss.

Nice to Have

  • CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or VoIP-related certifications
  • Experience in telecom, MSP, or VoIP carrier environment
  • Experience with Poly, Grandstream, or cloud PBX platforms

Benefits

Schedule

  • Work hours aligned with the U.S. Central time zone between 8am - 5pm M-F

Compensation & Growth

  • Competitive base salary (based on experience)
  • Performance and recognition bonuses
  • Clear path to career advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Work in a fast-growing, performance-driven environment

Why Join Vivant?

  • High-impact role with real earning potential
  • Opportunities to grow as the company scales
  • Leadership opportunities for top performers

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