TITLE: RF Engineer / IBW Consultant - Senior

LOCATION: Washington, DC/ Onsite

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 11 years

INTERVIEWS: Webcam Only

 

8-11 years of experience in RF and Information Technology. Provides assessments of technical and operational practices based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.

·         Provides assessments of technical and operational practices associated with upgrades and system changes based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.

·         Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of IT hardware products.

·         Develops test strategies, devices, and systems.

·         Performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring.

·         Provide IT Department support services including System and Radio Technology, Dispatch Operations, network system support and operations, subscriber radio and maintenance and support, and all other agency applications.

·         Provide IT Support for Mobile Routers -: Router imaging; Router installation; Performs minor repairs; Software updates and installation; Router performance reports and review; Bi-annual maintenance; Tablets/Toughbooks -: Imaging and configuration; Testing of software updates and security patches; MPS and CAD user administration; Execute major deployment plans for FEMS and MPD; Bi-annual maintenance; Coordinate Firewall requirements with client for additional agency SW as required.

·         Provide IT support for MVPN-NetMotion, including connectivity monitoring and reporting, software updates, Performance reporting, and troubleshooting. Diagnostic coverage analysis.

·         Provide IT support for System and Network Infrastructure, including monitoring alarms and escalations

·         SME in complex enterprise-level projects. Required 8 Years

·         Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field or equivalent experience. Required

·         Experience working in LMR radio communications systems and DAS systems. Required 5 Years

·         Interoperable radio experience. Required 3 Years

·         Experience with RF engineering tools to simulate 4G and LMR coverage analysis. Required 3 Years

·         Experience in drive testing P25 radio systems and 4G/5G cellular systems. Required 3 Years

·         Rradio network coverage and interference analysis experience. Required 3 Years

·         Experience in developing fleetmaps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety. Desired 2 Years

·         Experience in In-building wireless systems design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and interference management. Required 3 Years

·         Experience in troubleshooting wireless systems including LMR, 4G/5G, and DAS. Required 3 Years

·         Experience with public safety infrastructure. Required 3 Years

·         Experience with P25 radio network. Required 3 Years

·         Experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability. Required 3 Years

·         Experience and knowledge with LTE and P25 standard practices. Required 1 Year

·         Experience and knowledge of DAS operations. Required 3 Years

·         Experience and knowledge of wireless communications - combination of theory and practice. Required 6 Years

·         Experience with IT principles, methods, practices & concepts associated with system security, and technical documentation methods & procedures. Required 2 Years

·         Designing, developing, and testing computer systems and components. Required 11 Years

·         Experience participating in developing recommendations on trends & new technologies within the context of agency policies, plans, and mgmt strategies. Required 2 Years

·         Experience with IT security principles, methods, and tools to participate in defining IT security requirements & support security applications. Desired 2 Years

·         Experience with operating systems installation and configuration procedures to assist in installing & maintaining the operating system environment. Desired 2 Years

·         Experience with network standards, and network management tools to perform routine network configuration management functions. Desired 2 Years

·         Experience monitoring system performance & recovering data in the event of hardware/software failure. Desired 2 Years

·         Experience with customer support, problem-resolution databases, and troubleshooting techniques. Desired 2 Years