• Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance • Managing and troubleshooting complex network issues across data centers, cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and remote sites • Monitoring network performance, analyzing trends, and implementing proactive measures to maintain uptime and reliability • Developing and implementing scalable network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless solutions • Configuring and maintaining firewalls and VPN solutions • Supporting M&A integrations by assessing and deploying network solutions aligned with enterprise standards • Ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness for all network services • Leading network refresh initiatives, including hardware upgrades and SD-WAN migrations • Maintaining accurate documentation of network architecture, configurations, and procedures

Role Description In the Network Specialist I - OSP Construction role, you are responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. You will be expected to work closely with representatives from Network Operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers, and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. Responsibilities include: - Overseeing numerous construction projects, possibly located in multiple locations and states. - Monitoring costs and job progress to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and within budget. - Working with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being jeopardized by proposed road improvements. - Negotiating with municipalities and other utility companies for the purchase, lease, and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber, and/or complete networks. - Providing technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. - Conducting audits of OSP projects and coaching consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency. - Reviewing all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. - Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments. - Conducting pre-staking, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings as required. - Verifying that all documentation required to complete projects successfully is complete. Qualifications - Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience. - 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking. - 3+ years’ experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) -OR-related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering - OR - Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience. - Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance. Requirements - Experience with underground, aerial and/or new plant construction preferred. - Fiber optic implementation experience. - Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communications skills. - Self-directed and ability to work independently. - ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience. - Proficient working in a digital environment. - Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles. - Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Project Management experience. - Excellent written and oral communications skills. - PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills. - Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards. - Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups. - Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques. - Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints. Benefits - Medical Coverage. - Dental Coverage. - Vision Coverage. - Life Insurance. - 401(k) Plan. - Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave. - Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday. - Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment). - Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance. - Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs. - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week). - TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week). - Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week). - Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week).

Role Description In the Network Specialist II - OSP Construction role, you are responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. You will be expected to work closely with representatives from Network Operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers, and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. - Responsible for the implementation of fiber and HFC networks while conforming to existing TDS outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards. - Stay current with NESC codes and ensure compliance at all times. - Oversee numerous construction projects, possibly located in multiple locations and states. - Monitor costs and job progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. - Work with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from proposed road improvements. - Negotiate with municipalities and other utility companies for the purchase, lease, and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber, and/or complete networks. This position has the ability to work remotely, but the ideal candidate will reside in or be within a reasonable commuting distance of Wausau, WI. This position can be hired at a Network Specialist I - OSP Construction or Network Specialist II - OSP Construction level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Responsibilities - Coordinate OSP projects and supervise consultants responsible for coordinating outside plant field construction and splicing operations. - Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. - Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to mitigate risk in asset transfers. - Assist in the engineering phase of projects, creating labor, material, and overhead project cost estimates. - Conduct audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards. - Review reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. - Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, and project documentation. - Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments. - Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings as required. - Verify that proper right-of-way, easements, and permits are obtained. - Ensure all documentation required to complete projects is complete. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) –OR- 4+ years professional work experience. - 4+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking. - 4+ years’ experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) -OR- related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering -OR- Construction Project Management experience. - Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance. - Experience with underground, aerial and/or new plant construction preferred. - Fiber optic implementation experience. - Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communication skills. - Self-directed and ability to work independently. - ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience. - Proficient working in a digital environment. - Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles. - Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - Project Management experience. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills. - Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards. - Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with diverse work groups. - Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques. - Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints. Benefits - Medical Coverage - Dental Coverage - Vision Coverage - Life Insurance - 401(k) Plan - Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave - Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday - Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment) - Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance - Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) - Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• Translate existing on-prem router, switch, and firewall configurations into optimized cloud-native equivalents • Partner closely with internal engineering teams and government stakeholders to author PPSM documentation • Direct compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance • Create enterprise scoped network-level design documentation for technical and non-technical audiences • Troubleshoots on-prem and cloud network performance issues • Analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions • Monitor and respond to complex technical control facility and software problems • Interface with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance • Perform system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications • Provide quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products