State Radio Network Analyst or Administrator Job Pierre area,South Dakota USA,Engineering

Job
Agency:
Bureau of Information and Technology

Location:

Statewide within the state of South Dakota
Salary: $24.09 - $36.28 hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: IT3 - IT5
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a Full‑Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Technology - State Radio Engineering Division. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Technology, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

State Radio Communications supports a statewide Motorola P25 Public Safety Radio System used by over 20,000 state, local, tribal and federal first responders and critical infrastructure support personnel. The team supports 60+ tower sites and two dispatch centers. State Radio Communications maintains the infrastructure and radios at the state level. The analyst and administrator will be involved in configuration, installation, testing, and monitoring RF and IP network communications equipment, as well as maintaining the physical tower site infrastructure and network.

Network

Analyst Responsibilities

Radio configuration and security;
Building, testing, and repairing radio system network components within parameters or a predetermined process;
Gathering data to monitor, document, analyze, and interpret network performance and systems;
Installing and testing network equipment and systems, including routine maintenance activities, capacity analysis, and root‑cause analysis on incidents and outages;
Generating and completing service tickets for vendor support;
Assisting users/vendors with P25 radio system‑related inquiries;
Configuring, installing, optimizing, and testing mobile and portable radios;
Maintaining inventory and asset management;
Performing general RF tower site maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection duties including general electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, trunked radio system equipment and antennas with associated testing meter equipment, security camera equipment, and drone inspection;
Installing and repairing radio, lights, and siren equipment in vehicles including power, coaxial cable, antenna equipment, brackets, and accessories with no damage to any vehicle equipment.

Network Administrator Responsibilities

Assisting with establishment and enforcement of state radio system best practices, policies, and standards;
Assisting with root‑cause analysis on issues and outages;
Identifying technical network requirements to support stakeholder needs;
Interacting with network vendors for technical support within existing vendor agreements;
Investigating new products and technologies relevant to assigned network under the direction and guidance of network engineers;
Monitoring radio network and key performance indicators (KPI);
Troubleshooting hardware and software problems by analyzing a chain of events and following established procedures and standards.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid SD driver’s license is required. FAA Part 107 small UAS license is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience in Microsoft Windows, IP networking, mechanical and electrical knowledge, radio configuration, and understanding of trunked radio communications fundamentals;
Excellent teamwork and customer service skills;
A degree in Technology Engineering or related field is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Network Analyst

Electronics & communications principles;
General knowledge of RF principles;
Working knowledge of IP networking including wireless.

Troubleshoot advanced technical challenges;
Communicate effectively with team members;
Provide good technical support to stakeholders of the state radio system.

Apply secure AES 256 configuration standards, policies, and processes to ensure the integrity and security of the state radio system and its stakeholders;
Program and troubleshoot P25 radio hardware devices and auxiliary equipment;
Monitor, analyze, and interpret state radio network performance and systems;
Install and test radio equipment and systems;
Resolve client incidents and requests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Network Administrator

In‑depth knowledge of the Motorola P25 Trunked Radio communications networks and system efficiency standards such…