Mobile Radio System Administrator

Responsibilities: The Radio Systems Administrator / Communications Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, support, and deployment of Motorola two-way radio systems supporting Department of Energy operations. Performs both system administration and field service activities to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-critical communications. Responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining radio infrastructure and subscriber equipment, while supporting interoperability between radio systems and associated communications technologies. Manages customer service tickets, participates in communications projects, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and provides technical support for system upgrades and operational issues. Additionally, this position works directly with customers to evaluate equipment needs, prepare equipment quotations and cost estimates, coordinate procurement activities, and ensure timely delivery of communications solutions. Maintains system documentation, complies with Department of Energy policies and applicable regulatory requirements, and collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and customers to support ongoing operations and future communications initiatives.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of 7 years, or more, of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties. Related experience may be substituted for relevant education and vice versa. Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance U.S. Citizenship is required.

Required Skills: RF & Radio Systems: knowledge of transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) or P25/ASTRO 25 systems. IP Networking: Ability to configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN setups, and cabling. Hardware & Diagnostics: skill in using test equipment (multimeters, spectrum analyzers) and proprietary programming software Electromechanical Basics: Understanding of basic electrical circuits, mechanical principles, PLCs, pneumatics, and preventative upkeep for factory or field equipment Programming and Alignment: Motorola radio programming software for various radio and the use of service monitors for the preventative maintenance program.