Radio Systems Network Analyst

The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

Incumbents are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the radio systems and related computer and network systems. Incumbents also generate, analyze, and interpret data related to radio systems performance, usage, utilization, coverage and generate reports to support operational decisions and improvements in radio communications for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. This role is an Information Technologies based position that also focuses on auditing and/or modifying the radio, encryption, and asset management databases to ensure the radios and radio systems data is current, accurate, and up to date with ongoing departmental bureau, section, and/or personnel changes.

• Three years of experience in supporting or maintaining network communication systems, preferably in a radio or telecommunications environment, including network hardware, firewalls, cabling, networking transport protocols, and network monitoring system software;
• or Three years of experience in supporting or maintaining radio or telecommunications server infrastructure including server hardware, network devices, storage arrays, cloud services, messaging systems, directory administration and user application software.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, cybersecurity, computer programming, networking, information technologies, telecommunications, or a closely related field;
• or An equivalent combination of education and experience in either supporting or maintaining network communication systems, preferable in a radio or telecommunications environment, including network hardware, firewalls, cabling, networking transport protocols, and network monitoring system software;
  or experience in supporting or maintaining radio or telecommunications server infrastructure including server hardware, network devices, storage arrays, cloud services, messaging systems, directory administration and user application software.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Nevada driver license.
• Possession of any of the following certifications is desirable: any Data Analytics certifications, certifications obtained through the Microsoft Certified Professional Program, Cisco or Juniper Networks certification programs, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or any other approved professional information technology certification.
• Possession of an FCC GROL and/or Technician-Class or higher Amateur Radio License certifications is desirable.

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or information technology
• Have Networking certification(s) (CCNA, JNCIA, ENCA, etc.)
• Have experience with troubleshooting, installing, and repairing radio systems applications and radio systems networks, preferably in a public safety or military environment
• Possess an FCC issued GROL and/or technician class (or higher) amateur radio license
• Have experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and/or programming Land Mobile Radios
• Have experience installing and maintaining wide and/or local area network systems
• Have experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems and software
• Have experience and/or familiarity with VMWare or other virtual operating systems
• Possess Microsoft Certified Professional certifications and/or Comp Tia Network+
• Be able to work and collaborate in a team environment while…