Systems Technician (LMR / RF Communications / IT Infrastructure) – Georgia

GateSource 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 networking Participate 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