Senior P25 Radio Communications Network Engineer

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Operations Analyst III (Senior P25 Radio Communications Network Engineer) serves as a principal technical authority for Nebraska’s Motorola P25 ASTRO Land Mobile Radio System. This mission-critical role is responsible for the architecting, technical stewardship, and 24/7 resilience of the statewide public safety network infrastructure. Subject to background investigation, fingerprinting and rotating on-call and after-hours call-outs.

Requirements

• Associate’s or other similar two year technical degree in computer engineering/science, communications/electronic equipment, or related discipline of study AND three to five years of work experience strategic work planning, and conducting the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of equipment and components of a large communications network in addition to performing the analysis of network/electronics equipment and preparing related technical recommendations; three additional years of applicable work experience can be substituted for a degree.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• CCNA or Network + certification, or equivalent experience, particularly with large multi-site EIGRP, QoS engineering, and multicast design.
• Expert knowledge of the Motorola ASTRO 25 Digital Trunking System, including dispatch consoles and logging recording systems.
• Proficiency in SNMP/Python/SQL for automation or analytical tool development.
• Expertise in Radio Frequency systems, including transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, and various communication test equipment.
• Deep understanding of LAN/WAN networking, specifically large multi-site EIGRP, Quality of Service (QoS) engineering, and multicast design.
• Comprehensive expertise in Radio Frequency systems, encompassing transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, and communication test equipment.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure that ensures 24/7 resilience, such as backup generators and specialized HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in administering Windows Servers and SQL databases, specifically for diagnosing complex system problems.
• Ability to architect and maintain redundant statewide backhaul using circuit-weighted path selection.
• Skill in programming and optimizing switches, routers, firewalls, radio base stations, and portable/mobile radios.
• Proficiency in using SNMP, Python, or SQL to develop automation scripts and analytical tools for measuring system performance.
• Skill in designing alarm service frameworks and dashboards (e.g., SolarWinds, Tungsten) to diagnose and resolve network alerts.
• Expert-level ability to logically diagnose complex, non-obvious technical issues involving RF interference or network failures.
• Meticulous skill in performing trend analysis and maintaining "as-built" technical documentation.
• The ability to perform complex technical work independently under high-stress situations, adverse weather, or at remote, hazardous tower sites.
• The ability to act as a principal technical authority, providing leadership and standards for statewide network planning.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical topics into understandable concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor colleagues, provide guidance to teammates, and work closely with diverse state, local, and federal agencies.
• The ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and respond to emergencies at any hour.
• Must participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to meet emergency response expectations.
• The successful candidate will undergo a CJIS/Fingerprint background check.
• This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SNMP/Python/SQL for automation or analytical tool development.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining redundant statewide backhaul using EIGRP, configuring and optimizing complex components, including routers, switches, firewalls, dispatch consoles, and radio base stations.
• Developing SNMP alarm service frameworks in platforms like SolarWinds and creating Python or SQL scripts to automate network monitoring and reporting.
• Performing intricate technical troubleshooting for RF interference, antenna systems, and server/database issues while maintaining detailed "as-built" documentation.
• Managing critical supporting systems such as backup generators and HVAC units to maintain network power and cooling.
• Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree