Radio Systems Network Analyst

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, preferably 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.

Nice To Haves

Any Data Analytics certifications.
Certifications obtained through the Microsoft Certified Professional Program.
Cisco or Juniper Networks certification programs.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Any other approved professional information technology certification.
FCC GROL and/or Technician-Class or higher Amateur Radio License certifications.
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or information technology.
Networking certification(s) (CCNA, JNCIA, ENCA, etc.).
Experience with troubleshooting, installing, and repairing radio systems applications and radio systems networks, preferably in a public safety or military environment.
FCC issued GROL and/or technician class (or higher) amateur radio license.
Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and/or programming Land Mobile Radios.
Experience installing and maintaining wide and/or local area network systems.
Experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems and software.
Experience and/or familiarity with VMWare or other virtual operating systems.
Microsoft Certified Professional certifications and/or CompTia Network+.
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment while fostering and maintaining positive working relationships.
Experience leading a team in technical and functional tasks.
Leadership experience including mentoring others, embracing feedback, and contributing to continuous improvement for self and others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implementation, maintenance, and support of radio systems and related computer and network systems.
Generate, analyze, and interpret data related to radio systems performance, usage, utilization, and coverage.
Generate reports to support operational decisions and improvements in radio communications.
Audit and/or modify radio, encryption, and asset management databases to ensure data is current, accurate, and up to date with departmental changes.