Job OpportunityGateSource HR is working with a partner to find a Systems Technician to support and maintain specialized communication and IT systems. This role involves hands-on technical work, including installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of RF and digital radio systems, as well as IT infrastructure. The position requires a mix of fieldwork and technical analysis, with regular travel to customer sites and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.Responsibilities:Provide technical support for communication systems and applications.Conduct preventive maintenance routines, document findings, and analyze performance trends.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in software-driven electronics and communications infrastructure.Provision and optimize RF, microwave, and IT systems.Work across multiple platforms, including: Legacy analog radio systems P25 digital radio systems IT systems with VMware and Cisco networkingParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule (every 2–3 weeks), requiring availability at night and in remote areas.
On-call duty includes overtime and additional pay.Requirements:3+ years of experience working with LMR / RF systems or IT systems.Associate's degree in electronics preferred; equivalent 3–8 years of experience accepted instead of formal education.FCC General Radio Operator's License (GROL) required within 180 days of hire.Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, microwave) and/or IT systems (Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, TCP/IP).Experience gathering and reporting technical data (antenna readings, cable sweeps, channel alignments, IP traffic analysis, Wireshark, etc.).Skilled with diagnostic and test equipment: communications monitors, T1 test sets, antenna/network analyzers, laptops, Cisco and Linux command line tools, SSH/FTP/Telnet.Valid U.S. driver's license with ability to travel daily to various, including remote, customer sites. Overnight travel up to 15% and ability to lift at least 70 lbs.
required.Benefits:Annual Merit Raise opportunity.Annual Bonus Opportunity.Medical & dental.Life insurance.401K match 5%.Tuition reimbursement program.Excellent PTO policy.