ADI Global Distribution logo

Technical Support Specialist I - Network

ADI Global Distribution

Charlotte, NC · HybridFull-time$20.74–35.32/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$20.74–35.32/hr
Location
Charlotte, NCHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Network+ Or CCNA Or CCNP Or PCNA/Control4 Certification

Job overview

Reporting to a Technical Support Supervisor, the Network Technical Support Specialist supports professional integrators with network installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and service needs. The role handles Tier-1 inquiries, provides installation guidance, and processes returns while working under close supervision. It requires at least two years of relevant network installation and configuration experience or ADI technical support experience with internal network training and certifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network InstallationNetwork ConfigurationTroubleshootingAddressingRoutingSwitchingSubnettingMulticast NetworkingPIMIGMPVLANsPingTracerouteShow CommandsLayer 2 ProtocolsLayer 3 ProtocolsOSI ModelFirewallsWireless NetworkingWLANSSIDsWPA/WPA2WAN TechnologiesNetwork ProductsRouter ConfigurationSwitch ConfigurationWireless Access PointsNetwork+CCNACCNPPCNAControl4 AP CertificationControl4 Certified TechnicianIoTAudio/VideoNetworkingHome AutomationSurveillance TechnologiesCritical ThinkingEnglish Communication

Qualifications

2 Years Network Experience or ADI SupportNetwork+ or CCNA or CCNP or PCNA/Control4 CertificationExceptional English Communication

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Reporting to a Technical Support Supervisor, the Network Technical Support Specialist will function as a critical resource for network professional integrators in the custom electronics industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge, advanced problem-solving abilities, and expertise in supporting a wide array of products and technologies in the smart and connected ecosystem. The Network Technical Support Specialist will handle technical inquiries, provide installation guidance, offer troubleshooting and configuration support, and address service needs for network installations, in addition to a vast portfolio of over 100 brands and solutions, which requires a commitment and ownership level beyond that of a traditional technical support role.

This role is suited for an individual with a minimum of 2 years of professional network installation and configuration experience, or a minimum of 2 years of ADI technical support experience accompanied by required internal network training and certifications. The Network Technical Support Specialist will excel at navigating complex issues, providing creative and effective solutions, and empowering our professional integrators with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Provide intermediate technical support for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and return processing, following standard procedures and under close supervision.

  • Function as the first point of contact for ADI professional integrators in the Standard Network queue (Tier-1), performing intermediate, well-defined tasks with guidance.

  • Accurately document customer and partner interactions, including troubleshooting steps and outcomes, using standard data entry protocols and internal systems.

  • Manage and solve complex network challenges requiring intermediate skills in the following areas:

  • Addressing, Routing, Switching

  • Subnetting

  • Multicast Networking: Design and deployment of multicast routing (PIM, IGMP)

  • VLANs and inter-VLAN routing

  • Proficiency with tools like ping, traceroute, and show commands.

  • Understanding of Layer 2 protocols

  • Understanding of Layer 3 protocols

  • Ability to Identify problems in Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI model.

  • Firewalls

  • Basic Wireless Concepts: WLAN, SSIDs, and WPA/WPA2 encryption

  • WAN Technologies

  • Process product returns efficiently while ensuring adherence to technical verification protocols.

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • 1-2 years of professional experience installing and configuring network products such as routers, switches, and wireless access points, or relevant experience.

  • Industry Certifications:

  • One of the following: Network+, CCNA, CCNP

  • OR

  • Snap One PCNA & Control4 AP Certification / Control4 Certified Technician

  • Strong aptitude for troubleshooting across multiple product categories and technologies.

  • Familiarity with IoT, audio/video, networking, home automation, and surveillance technologies.

  • Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to quickly learn and apply new technical concepts.

  • Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written, with a customer-first mindset.

WE VALUE:

  • Familiarity with ADI’s proprietary exclusive-brand products and platforms: Control4, OvrC, Luma, Binary, WattBox, Clare, and others.

  • Expertise in commercial and residential audio/video systems, including DSPs, projectors, and streaming solutions.

  • Experience with professional specialized technology systems such as motorized window treatments, centralized lighting, and power management solutions.

  • Experience supporting professional integrators or in the custom electronics industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Hybrid position - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and 401k participation from Day 1

  • 12 paid holidays each year

  • 401K plan with up to 7% company match

  • Four weeks parental leave without using vacation time

  • Employee discounts on company products and other retail/service providers

  • Opportunity to progress within a global business

  • Product and leadership mentoring to ensure you are set up for success

#LI-JS1

ABOUT US

ADI is a leading global distributor and solutions provider of security, AV, and smart living technologies, helping professionals deliver smarter, safer, and more connected experiences for homes and businesses around the world. Through trusted brands, exclusive solutions, and strong industry partnerships, ADI supports more than 110,000 customers across residential and commercial markets globally. From security and video surveillance to networking, audio, automation, fire, and connected technologies, ADI offers a broad portfolio of products, services, and software designed to support the evolving needs of integrators, installers, and technology professionals. With a global team spanning operations, sales, supply chain, digital, customer experience, engineering, and more, ADI combines deep industry expertise with innovation and service to help customers grow and succeed in an evolving industry. At ADI, our teams help create the technologies, partnerships, and experiences that keep people connected, protected, and supported every day. Learn more at www.adiglobal.com .

You can find out more about how the talent community works here: ADI Talent Community Terms . Our recruitment privacy notice ADI - Recruitment Privacy Notice describes in more detail how we process your personal data and how you can exercise your personal data rights.

ADI is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the "EEO is the Law" (https://adi-corporate-site.webflow.io/legal/eeo-is-the-law) poster, "EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster (https://adi-corporate-site.webflow.io/legal/eeo-is-the-law-supplement) and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://adi-corporate-site.webflow.io/legal/pay-transparency-nondiscrimination-provision) . ADI complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business.

If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here ([email protected]) .

Job Identification: 19782

Job Category: Technical Support

Job Schedule: Full time

Incentive Eligible N/A

Business ADI Global Distribution

Hiring Salary Range The typical hiring salary for this role, ranges from USD $20.74 to $35.32 per hour but varies by specific work location. Within a range, our company determines base pay for an individual based on various factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience.

Benefits We provide comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.

US Visa Sponsorship Eligibility This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship

At ADI, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. ADI is an equal opportunity employer.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,191 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.74–35.32/hr
  • North Carolina median$21–36/hr23 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–36/hr1,299 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $28.03/hr, is close to the North Carolina median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the middle half of Technical Support hourly ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 91 open Technical Support jobs in North Carolina and 4,191 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 2,673 postings).
Education
364 of the 4,191 open Technical Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.