communications engineer

City of Tucson

<div><div>Posting Close Date:</div>
Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-08-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST<div></div><div>
Application and Special Instructions</div>
As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated chronological resume at the time of application. Resumes received after the application closing date will not be considered. Please also note that the use of AI tools is not permitted, and an AI audit may be conducted.<br>
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If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed below, and wish to receive consideration for the experience, the information must be verifiable in your resume.<br>
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Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.<br>
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Interview and Assessment Information:<br>
Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026.<br>
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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the education and work experience provided in their employment profile and resume.<br>
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Hiring Interviews may be conducted.<br>
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Recruiter contact information:<br>
If you have any questions, please contact Lawrence Lehr at (520) 837-6781 or email at CCS_HR@tucsonaz.gov.<div></div><div>
ABOUT THIS JOB</div><div>
Position Specific Summary</div><div>
The Communications Engineer position at the City of Tucson&rsquo;s Information Technology Department plans, designs, implements, manages, and monitors a wide range of wired and wireless communications systems and network infrastructure, to include microwave and fiber optics. Communications Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality communication solutions that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role completes regular system updates and modifications, maintains records, troubleshoots technical issues, and provides technical support.</div><div></div><div>
Work is performed under the supervision of the Information Technology Manager. This position does not supervise.</div><div></div><div>
Duties and Responsibilities</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Manages and directs projects related to the development and deployment of communication systems. Develops timelines and project parameters, reviews and approves plans and documents, devises solutions to problems, and ensures projects are completed effectively and efficiently. Organizes and attends meetings with project stakeholders.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Plans, designs, manages and monitors communications systems and infrastructure. Assist with design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of communications system equipment. Oversees the implementation and integration of wired and wireless communication systems in a wide range indoor and outdoor environments.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Documents design specifications, system layout and configurations, test results and maintenance activities. Creates and maintains drawings, diagrams, maps, and spreadsheets. Reviews agreements. Prepares reports on system performance, project progress, and compliance issues.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Maintains City of Tucson Telecommunications Standards to remain consistent with industry standards. Ensures projects are completed in compliance with all relevant standards and industry best practices. Reviews design drawings and plans and provides comments. Inspects work, creates punch lists, and ensures issues are resolved. Manages FCC licenses and FAA registrations for wireless systems.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Collaborates with customers to understand their communication needs and requirements. Resolves customer service issues by researching service problems, identifies problems and provides solutions. Provides advice and direction to technical and professional staff on matters pertaining to systems development, quality assurance, communications equipment requirements and staffing.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Working Conditions</div><div></div><div>
Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.</div><div></div><div><i>
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.</i></div><div></div><div>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</div>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<br>
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Education: Associates degree<br>
Work Experience: Five (5) years of related experience.<br>
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<ul><li>Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.</li></ul><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<br>
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Professional certification from a recognized information technology/technical association.<br>
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Formal project management training or certification.<br>
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Experience designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining fiber optic, microwave or similar point to point network infrastructure including installation, termination, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cable.<br>
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Experience in design and planning point-to-point network solutions to meet specific requirements, considering factors such as distance, bandwidth, reliability, and interference.<br>
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Experience utilizing radio frequency principles, including modulation, propagation analysis, and interference mitigation, to support reliable communications systems.<br>
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Experience in interpreting and applying relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices governing the deployment and operation of telecommunications networks, such as FCC regulations for radio frequency spectrum usage.<br>
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License/Certifications:<br>
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Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.<div></div><div>
POSITION DETAILS</div><div>
Job Profile</div>
J2028 - Communications Engineer<div>
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click <div>https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent</div>.</div><div>
Compensation Grade</div>
G109<div>
Hourly Range</div>
$32.15 - 48.23 USD<div>
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.</div><div>
FLSA</div>
Exempt<div>
Position Type</div>
Regular<div>
Time Type</div>
Full time<div>
Department</div>
Information Technology, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring<div>
Department Link</div>
No Website<div></div><div>
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.</div><div></div><div>
ABOUT US</div><div>
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at <div>https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.</div></div><div></div><div>
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.</div><div></div><div>
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).</div><div></div><div>
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at <div>EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov</div> or 520-791-2619.</div><div></div><div>
Recruiter Name</div>
Liliana Almeraz (99363)<div>
Recruiter Email</div>
ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov<div></div><div>
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.</div></div>

Communications Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services

<div>Company Overview:
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By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.</div>
Position Overview:
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By Light is seeking an Executive Communications Team Member within the J6 Directorate of USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command&rsquo;s infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications &amp; Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).</div><div></div><div><br>
The successful candidate will fill a team member role with responsibility for supporting the O&amp;M, network engineering and customer support for mobile communications equipment, IS, and networks on behalf of the Commander, Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM VIPs, and supporting staff members.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provide support to the Very Important Person (VIP) team. VIPs consist of local quarters, office, and travel to CONUS and Outside the CONUS (OCUNUS) locations.</li><li>
Support VIP Communication / Information Systems and networks, including remote communications equipment, mobile and deployable network communication systems, strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communication systems, secure telephone equipment, video conferencing terminals, laptops, desktops, computer peripherals and other equipment, supporting executive communications capabilities.</li><li>
Test all VIP deployable mobile communications equipment and communications suites to ensure all equipment is operational. The equipment shall be ready to deploy within one hour of the notifications for deployment.</li><li>
Under very minimal to no supervision provide front line support to executive level customers to include interacting with network services, software systems engineering and asset management to restore service and/or identify core problems.</li><li>
Provides on-site technical support, to include travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, by performing installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of workstations and related software/hardware.</li><li>
Troubleshoots software and hardware failures and applies domain specific knowledge to return equipment to operational status within agreed upon Service Level Agreement parameters.</li><li>
Interacts daily with executive level customers, supervisor, peer groups and customers in order to manage workflow in timely and professional manner.</li><li>
Responsible for documenting, upgrading, and replacing hardware and software systems.</li><li>
Responsible for implementing fixes and patches through various means such as registry edits, patch installation, Active Directory Security Policy configuration and various application testing.</li><li>
Install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain networking equipment, encryption devices, computers, workstations, laptops, thin clients, printers, scanners, and any other equipment within the scope of this task.</li></ul>
Required Experience/Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>
Ten (10) or more years of experience of executive communications support</li><li>
Must have at least one of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP</li><li>
Must have at least one Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR Operating System (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)</li><li>
Experience researching and writing documentation and examples for technical personnel</li><li>
Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple, high, &amp; competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels</li><li>
Self-starter and problem solver</li><li>
Must be a team player</li><li>
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures</li><li>
Ability to communicate IT, networking, and security concepts to personnel at all levels of experience and responsibility</li></ul>
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
<ul><li>Master's degree</li><li>
DoD TS/SCI clearance</li><li>
ITIL Foundations (v4 or higher) certification</li></ul>
Special Requirements/Security Clearance:
<ul><li>DoD Secret clearance</li><li>
This position is for Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.</li></ul></div>

Executive Communications Engineer

Annexa Inc.

<div><div><b>Senior RF Engineer - IBW (DAS - 911)</b><br>
<b>Employment Type: </b>Onsite<br>
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Annexa Inc is currently seeking a RF Engineer / In-Building Wireless Consultant with at least five years of experience working in operational public safety communications systems and commercial 4G wireless systems. The RF Engineering Consultant will be responsible for working with LMR radio system, software, and programs. In addition, the RF Engineering Consultant will also be responsible for the design, testing, and implementation of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) that support FirstNet and P25 public safety radio communications.<br>
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The RF Engineering Consultant will perform technical work in the field of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and wireless communications system engineering, design, and implementation. The consultant will be responsible for program review, compliance with licensing regulations, requirements gathering, design review, change management, and final acceptance of systems. Duties will include testing and acceptance of DAS systems, FCC licensing support, and radio system coverage design to include antennas, link budget, testing, and working with equipment vendors to implement feature upgrades. Furthermore, the consultant will conduct short and long-term planning to meet communications requirements. The consultant will also be responsible for performing hardware / software analysis to provide comparative data of performance characteristics and suitability within the existing systems environment.<br>
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<b>Day to Day Tasks:</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Support MPD radio update and tracking efforts</li>
<li>Support various capital project tasks associated with radio system infrastructure, subscriber deployment, DAS systems performance monitoring and interference resolution, and the testing and acceptance of OUC projects associated with DAS and radio systems infrastructure</li>
<li>Support / complete agency programming requests</li>
<li>Manage / coordinate encryption and OTAR upgrades</li>
<li>Develop radio training material for internal and external users</li>
<li>Develop technical guidelines for radio use</li>
<li>Develop In-Building approval criteria for In-Building Wireless (IBW)</li>
<li>Review IBW proposals for compliance</li>
<li>Review existing guidelines for IBW. Develop requirements for IBW systems implementation and support</li>
<li>Perform field surveys of new and existing BDA installations</li>
<li>Troubleshoot IBW network interference issues</li>
<li>Investigate IBW network coverage issues</li>
<li>Support OUC radio operations</li>
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<b>Responsibilities</b>:</div>
<div></div><ul><li>Provides assessments of technical and operational practices associated with upgrades and system changes based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.</li>
<li>Plans, organizes, and conducts research in a variety of areas, such as new or existing products, science, social science, law or business in support of an IT initiative.</li>
<li>Searches sources such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, statistical records, and other sources of information. May use Internet, Intranet, magazines, periodicals, journals, and other media to perform research.</li>
<li>Analyzes information and statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professionals.</li>
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<b>Required Skills:</b></div>
<ul><li>11-15. yrs as SME in complex enterprise level projects</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT or related field or equivalent experience</li>
<li>5 years of experience working in public safety radio communications systems and DAS systems</li>
<li>3 years of interoperable radio experience</li>
<li>3 years of experience with integration of P25 and 4G / 5G DAS systems Infrastructure</li>
<li>3 years of experience with RF engineering tools to simulate 4G and LMR coverage analysis</li>
<li>3 years of experience in drive testing P25 radio systems and 4G/5G cellular systems</li>
<li>3 years of radio network coverage and interference analysis experience</li>
<li>3 years of experience in In-building wireless systems design, implementation, testing, monitoring and interference management</li>
<li>3 years of experience in troubleshooting wireless systems including LMR, 4G/5G, and DAS</li>
<li>3 years of experience with public safety infrastructure</li>
<li>3 years of experience with P25 radio network</li>
<li>3 years of experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability</li>
<li>1 year of experience and knowledge with LTE and P25 standard practices</li>
<li>3 years of experience and knowledge of DAS operations</li>
<li>6 years of experience and knowledge of wireless communications - combination of theory and practice</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Desired Skills:</b></div>
<ul><li>2 years of experience in developing fleetmaps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety</li></ul></div>

Senior RF Engineer - IBW (DAS - 911)

luzon Technologies

<div><ul><li>Washington, DC Metro,</li>
<li>Posted 4 hours ago</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 11+ years supporting complex enterprise-level wireless projects, specializing in public safety radio communications, P25 networks, DAS, and 4G/5G integration.</p>
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<li><p>Contract</p></li>
<li><p>Work from home not available Travel not required</p></li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2>
<div><div><div><p>SME &ndash; RF Engineer &ndash; IBW Consultant (Senior)<br>
Location: Washington, DC Metro (ONSITE &ndash; Local Candidates Only)<br>
Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)<br>
Max Submittals: 2<br>
Openings: 1<br>
Deadline: 02/27/2026</p>
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Required Experience:<br>
11+ years as SME on complex enterprise projects<br>
5+ years public safety radio &amp; DAS systems<br>
3+ years P25, 4G/5G DAS integration<br>
3+ years RF engineering (coverage simulation, drive testing, interference analysis)<br>
3+ years IBW design, implementation &amp; troubleshooting (LMR, LTE, DAS)<br>
Experience with fleetmaps, code plugs &amp; radio programming<br>
Strong knowledge of public safety infrastructure &amp; interoperability<br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (or equivalent experience)<br>
Must accept webcam/in-person interview and onsite requirement.</p>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>To apply for this job <b>email your details to</b> alisha@luzontech.com</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li>Position Id : 1340</li>
<li>Originally Posted : Posted 4 hours ago</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 11+ years supporting complex enterprise-level wireless projects, specializing in public safety radio communications, P25 networks, DAS, and 4G/5G integration.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

SME RF Engineer [IBW Consultant (Senior)]-Washington, DC Metro-W2 only, NO C2C

Trace Systems Inc.

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 Senior SATCOM Engineer
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 The Senior SATCOM Engineer will be responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and supporting Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Area Network (WAN) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructures. Provide high-level technical support for voice and data network systems, creates and maintains network documentation, maintains hardware and software standards, and works projects as needed in order to upgrade to new and/or improved communication equipment and procedures.
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   Provide Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 network support for complex enterprise WAN and LAN environments.
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   Deliver Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 support for advanced RF systems.
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   Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve network and system issues.
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   Monitor and resolve service requests in accordance with established SLAs.
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   Review and assist in developing desktop management policies and procedures for enterprise use.
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   Support establishment and enforcement of best practices for network management, including configuration, monitoring, patch management, and security.
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   Operate and maintain Satellite Modems, Redundancy Switches, associated cables and interconnects; Up/Down Converters; High Power Amplifiers (HPAs); Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs); Low Noise Block (LNB); waveguide joints and connections; Intermediate Frequency (IF) cables and connections; Antennas and motors; Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA); Antenna Control Units (ACU); HVAC units; Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS); and Generators (if applicable).
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   Utilize Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) beyond Built-In-Test (BIT) capabilities for maintenance and troubleshooting.
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   Manage and maintain telecommunications installation supplies and daily inventory.
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   Operate and maintain Satellite Radios.
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   Operate FDMA and TDMA modems.
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   Operate and program iDirect, Linkway modems, and/or hubs.
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   Manage all assigned terminals.
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   Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable).
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   Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
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   Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of satellite communications electronic systems or equipment.
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   At least ten (10) years of experience operating and maintaining tactical satellite systems, including antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up/down converters, fiber optic/coax/Ethernet cables, FDMA and TDMA modems, and modem hub operations.
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   Proven expertise with commercial and military satellite TDMA/FDMA modems.
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   Required certifications: Network+ and Security+.
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   Able to travel to support mission up to 10%.
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  Education
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred, OR an Associates degree plus 12 total years of recent specialized experience, OR a certification plus 15 total years of recent specialized experience, OR 20 total years of recent specialized experience.
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  Trace Systems
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 Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
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 We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text &lsquo;tracejobs&rsquo; to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems
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 Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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Senior SATCOM Engineer

City of Boise, ID

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary Statement</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>The City of Boise is hiring for an IT Sr Radio Engineer!</b><br>
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You already know how to do this job. The question is whether the work you're doing with those skills is worth doing. The City of Boise needs a Sr Radio Engineer with serious RF and electronics experience to own the communications infrastructure that police, fire, and emergency services depend on every day. End-to-end responsibility - design, installation, programming, maintenance, the 2 a.m. callout. Real technical depth, real stability, and at the end of the day, you'll know exactly whose safety your work supported. If you've been doing this kind of work for someone else's bottom line, it might be time to do it for your community.</p><p><b><br>
Why the City of Boise?</b></p><p>
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:</p><ul><li>
Zero-premium medical coverage for you and your family</li><li>
PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b</li><li>
10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month</li><li>
10 weeks paid parental leave</li><li>
$500 annual wellbeing incentive</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass</li><li>
Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Analyzes and troubleshoots specialized data transmission and communication systems. Maintains a wide variety of radio frequency (RF), audio, video and related electronic equipment. Evaluates and monitors equipment repair histories to ensure repair costs do not exceed replacement value. Plans and forecasts future needs for IT radio services, creates and maintains vendor partnerships and relationships and creates and maintains dedicated service and repair budgets throughout the year. Manages the radar and laser calibration program and maintains a close relationship with city and county prosecutors' staff. Performs maintenance for radio network systems and specialized voice and data transmission equipment such as transmitter sites including voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) networks, fire station alert systems and aircraft alert systems. Programs and updates communications systems to ensure continuous operation. Conducts emergency repairs and installations, relocates related equipment and maintains service records.<br>
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Engineers, designs and maintains subscriber radio personality templates and user databases for portable and mobile radios. Coordinates extensively with end-user work groups to provide optimal service. Provides programming services such as frequency, personal or vehicle IDs, alerts and scanning functions. Programs radios using vendor software and interface cables specific to radio model types. Interprets and applies federal cybersecurity standards and safeguards the design and maintenance of radio encryption frameworks for complex radio systems. Designs and maintains the programming database for the intersection priority control system to ensure the operation of intersection lights to reduce response time.<br>
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Provides engineering oversight and performs project management of all mobile vehicle technology projects. Designs, maintains and repairs vehicular mounted communication equipment systems, such as voice and data radios, mobile data terminals, and electronic warning and lighting systems. Designs the electrical layout and constructs the communications control console. Researches specifications and upgrades to improve operational requirements and reliability. Performs all quality control checks, final programming and operational testing of completed installations. Installs and repairs various types of electronic communication equipment such as computerized monitoring systems, landline and mobile radio systems, remote communication sites, security systems and cabling. Assists the radio engineering manager with installation requirements, layout and equipment configuration. Designs configuration and installs all equipment including transmitters, receivers, equipment racks, cabling, antenna combining systems, power supplies and lightning/surge protection components. Performs antenna and cabling installations on towers at remote communication sites or coordinates with other organizations to perform related system maintenance. Supports the installation of telephone equipment, interconnecting devices and fax machines. Ensures that the installations meet telecommunications site installation standards as well as FCC requirements.<br>
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Designs, programs, installs and tests the Boise Airport&rsquo;s digital radio system using console design software and voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) to operate various transmitters and receivers. Programs and maintains the VOIP Ethernet recording computer system to record audio traffic for selected channels. Provides training to airport personnel on console operations. Maintains a complete working backup console computer in case of main console failure. Assists in the design, implementation, and operation of systems and equipment to aid undercover/surveillance operations including bomb robot communications, body bug communications, video phones used in hostage negotiations, undercover vehicles for area surveillance, infrared cameras and other special applications. Designs the interconnectivity of required equipment and performs all staging, configuration, programming, actual installation and ongoing maintenance of remote receiver voter sites and various communications systems.<br>
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Coordinates and monitors workflow processes and recommends changes where appropriate to ensure continuity and efficiency. Maintains the inventory of electronic parts, supplies, work area and tools. Manages safety issues and requirements. Maintains service incidents and project documents, records maintenance history, parts/materials usage, labor tracking and cost. Analyzes industry trends and implements best practices. Attends seminars and training and conducts research to find technology solutions to meet customers' requirements. Responds to immediate needs of drive-up/walk-in customers. Provides technical assistance to users in the selection, operation and function of radio and communications equipment, and ensures proper and reliable service. Develops training materials to assist with equipment function, operation and programming. Develops troubleshooting guidelines and protocols for programming, repair, and maintenance of radio and communications equipment.<br>
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Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training</b><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering technology or related field and seven years of progressively responsible experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of land mobile digital trunked two-way radio, microwave, fiber-optic, and electronic communication systems and five years of experience managing a large enterprise or public safety radio network, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.<br>
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<b>Knowledge of:</b></p><ul><li>
The operational theory of radio receivers and transmitters, audio amplifiers and speaker systems</li><li>
The operation and uses of advanced electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, wattmeters, distortion meters, signal generators, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic probes</li><li>
Personal computers and operating systems</li><li>
IP networks and LAN/WAN topology including UDP, TCP, DNS, DHCP and SNMP protocols</li><li>
Telecommunications wiring standards and cable splicing</li><li>
Fiber optic testing and termination</li><li>
Land mobile two-way FM radio testing</li><li>
Public address systems</li><li>
Principles of electrical, electronic, digital and radio theory</li><li>
FCC rules and regulations as they pertain to 2-way communications and related systems</li><li>
Technical and operating methods, tools, equipment and materials used in radio testing repair, construction and maintenance work</li><li>
Proper use of hand and power tools.</li></ul><br>
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Ability to:</b><ul><li>
Assist IT network engineers with the design and operation of IP subnets, multicast networks and firewall configurations</li><li>
Troubleshoot and monitor platforms such as GenWatch, Solarwinds, and Nagios</li><li>
Read and understand schematic diagrams, flow charts, and technical manuals</li><li>
Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electronic equipment quickly and effectively</li><li>
Install and maintain telecommunications circuits and trunks, radio dispatch systems and video surveillance systems</li><li>
Document in writing work performed on equipment and systems</li><li>
Deal effectively with a large number of users in coordinating work and establishing priorities</li><li>
Climb towers and work around high and potentially lethal voltages</li><li>
Communicate effectively in the english language at a level necessary for efficient job performance</li><li>
Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul><br>
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.<br>
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<b>Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training</b><br>
BICSI ICT Certification.<br>
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FCC General Class Radiotelephone Certificate.<br>
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Cisco CCNA &ndash; Routing and Switching or any type of enterprise network certifications.<br>
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<b>Licensing And Other Requirements</b><p>
Valid state-issued driver's license.</p><b><br>
Special Requirements</b><br>
Applicants must be able to pass:<br>
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City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation<br>
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Driving Record Check<br>
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Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)<br>
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Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)</div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Conditions</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br>
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<b>Physical Efforts</b>
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While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.<br>
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<b>Working Environment</b><br>
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals. Work is performed in areas with rough uneven terrain and with ice in cold weather.
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This position works: on-call duties on rotation with other technician and responds to site failures 24/7 and be available for unscheduled call-outs.</p></div></div></div>

IT Senior Radio Engineer

All Points Logistics

<div>*<b>US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED*</b><br>
<b>*TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED*</b><br>
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<b>DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/DUTIES:</b><br>
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All Points is seeking a <b>Cleared Network Engineer (TS/SCI)</b> to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Chantilly, VA. The selected candidate will support IT networks, systems, and initiatives with activities that include information systems operations, information systems development and modernization, and IT security. The team is also responsible for the development, implementation, and subsequent operations and maintenance of new applications for each fiscal year. The operation of existing applications and new application initiatives are critical to the success of the FBI mission. Additionally, thousands of personnel in the law enforcement, intelligence, legal, and administrative communities use these services daily to perform mission-critical work. These applications require responsive, effective, and specialized technical expertise to limit disruption to FBI operations.<br>
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<b>*THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE, CURRENT, AND FULLY ADJUDICATED US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE </b><b><i>WITH</i></b><b> SCI ELIGIBILITY*</b><br>
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As a Senior Network Engineer, the selected candidate will:
<ul><li>Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications.
</li><li>Gather user network requirements and provide necessary technical documentation while supporting the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret) that enables users to access data securely across the network infrastructure.
</li><li>Provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, and security requirements
</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware
</li><li>Assist with network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies
</li><li>Apply technical and business experience to improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure
</li><li>Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions
</li><li>Design, deploy, test, certify, and patch network components including switches, firewalls, and load balancers
</li><li>Address interoperability issues for all features, components, and application dependencies
</li><li>Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
</li><li>Respond to and resolve critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines
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<b>SAFe 6.0 Facilitation Support (contract support PM &amp; Agile team support)</b><br>
<b>Summary</b>: Responsible for guidance and facilitation of SAFe Principles. Plan and manage the work, and values to uphold while promoting alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams, currently aligned in two Agile Release Trains. The first aligns teams to focus on enabling operational insight by increasing data discoverability through enterprise search or query. The second aligns teams to focus on enabling the operational analysis and triage of data through visualization, enrichments, and analytics within Global Mission Analytics (GMA).<br>
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<b>EDUCATION:</b>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
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<b>YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:</b>
<ul><li>8-10 Years
</li></ul><b>SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:</b><br>
<b><i>Required Technical Skills:</i></b><br>
Advanced proficiency with:
<ul><li><div><ul><li>Network hardware (Cisco, Arista, SonicWall)
</li><li>Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
</li><li>Firewall configuration and management
</li><li>Load balancer implementation
</li><li>Software-defined networking
</li><li>VPN technologies
</li><li>Network security principles and practices
</li><li>Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
</li><li>Network performance optimization
</li></ul></div></li></ul><b><i>Additional Technical Experience Preferred:</i></b>
<ul><li>Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
</li><li>Containerization networking (Docker, Kubernetes)
</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
</li><li>Tunneling protocols (GRE, IPSec, SSH, SSL)
</li><li>Cross-domain solutions
</li><li>Network automation and orchestration
</li><li>Experience with SAFe Agile framework
</li><li>Arista/Cisco, on-prem, Linux, and AWS networking experience
</li><li>Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments
</li><li>Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in government environments
</li><li>Relevant network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred
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<b>SECURITY CLEARANCE:</b>
<ul><li><b>US Citizenship required</b>
</li><li><b>Active, current, and </b><b><i>fully adjudicated (no interim) </i></b><b>US Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. May be required to take CI Polygraph.</b>
</li></ul><b><i>Positions with All Points are Full-Time, Direct, and we offer a full benefit package. For more information, please visit our</i></b><b><i> Career Portal: </i></b><b><i>https://www.allpointsllc.com/careers/</i></b><br>
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<b>ALL POINTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b></div>

1999 Cleared Network Engineer (TS/SCI)

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