Systems Technician (LMR / RF Communications / IT Infrastructure)

About the role

GateSource HR is working with a partner to recruit a Systems Technician in Georgia who supports and maintains specialized communication and IT systems. The role combines hands-on technical work such as installation, troubleshooting and optimization of RF and digital radio systems with IT infrastructure, regular travel to customer sites and a rotating on-call schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for communication systems and applications
• Carry out preventive maintenance, 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 legacy analog radio, P25 digital radio, VMware and Cisco networking platforms
• Take part in a rotating on-call schedule every 2-3 weeks, available at night and in remote areas, with overtime and additional pay

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience 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
• Valid U.S. driver's license, ability to travel daily to various customer sites including remote ones, overnight travel up to 15% and ability to lift at least 70 lbs

Required skills

• Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, microwave) and/or IT systems (Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, TCP/IP)
• Gathering and reporting technical data such as antenna readings, cable sweeps, channel alignments, IP traffic analysis and Wireshark
• Diagnostics with communications monitors, T1 test sets, antenna/network analyzers, and command-line tools (SSH, FTP, Telnet)

What we offer

• Annual merit raise opportunity and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical and dental coverage, life insurance and 401K match of 5%
• Tuition reimbursement program and excellent PTO policy