Job detail for Network & RF Administrator

What You'll Get To Do
Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks, including VLANs, link aggregation, Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity, and site-to-site VPNs 
Install, terminate, test, label, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber network cabling, patch panels, network racks, and related physical infrastructure 
Deploy, configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF data communications equipment, radio systems, antennas, and associated RF cabling 
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and tear down temporary field communications sites, including network infrastructure, radios, portable antenna systems, IP cameras, cabling, and related equipment 
Integrate IP-based radio systems with Ethernet and fiber networks and troubleshoot connectivity across both network and RF portions of the communications path 
Perform pre-deployment testing and validation of network, RF, and field communications equipment to ensure systems are ready for field operations 
Troubleshoot complex communications issues across physical cabling, Ethernet networks, switching and routing, radio equipment, RF cabling, antennas, and the RF path 
Implement network changes and infrastructure improvements while independently managing smaller networking and communications projects 
Monitor network health, performance, and availability using monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues 
Maintain centralized network configuration management systems and ensure configuration consistency across network devices 
Develop and maintain network and RF documentation, diagrams, equipment configurations, deployment procedures, and operational documentation 
Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management of network and communications equipment

What You Have
4+ years of hands-on experience across networking, RF communications, or related technical infrastructure roles 
Meaningful hands-on experience installing, operating, configuring, or troubleshooting RF communications systems and associated equipment 
Practical understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna systems, signal propagation, and RF troubleshooting 
Experience administering or troubleshooting enterprise IP networks, with hands-on experience supporting network infrastructure such as switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, or wireless networks 
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, routing, and subnetting 
Experience troubleshooting technical problems across multiple systems and methodically isolating the source of connectivity or communications failures 
Experience working with copper and fiber network infrastructure and performing hands-on installation and troubleshooting 
Basic familiarity with server, application, and end-user troubleshooting, with strong communication and customer service skills when working across technical teams and with users 
Ability and willingness to perform hands-on work at temporary outdoor field sites in varying weather conditions, including moving and deploying equipment, erecting portable antenna systems, and installing network, RF, and camera equipment at varying heights

What Will Set You Apart
Experience using RF test and diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers, antenna/cable analyzers, RF power meters, or vector network analyzers 
Experience with software-defined radios or other IP-based radio communications systems 
Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues involving interference, signal levels, antenna systems, line-of-sight, or RF path conditions 
Experience supporting point-to-point or wireless network links in enterprise or field environments 
Experience planning or contributing to network, RF, or communications infrastructure deployments and improvements 
Experience evaluating RF link performance using link budgets, antenna gain, system losses, signal levels, and path characteristics

ITAR Requirements
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.
 
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