Radio System Administrator
General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, CT, United States
Overview
The Radio System Administrator is responsible for the management, configuration, maintenance, security, and optimization of the organization's Motorola mission‑critical radio communications systems. This role ensures 24/7 operational reliability of emergency land mobile radio (ELMR) infrastructure supporting dispatch, security operations, emergency response, and interoperability with public safety agencies. The administrator serves as the technical authority for system programming, encryption management, life‑cycle planning, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or GED
3+ years of experience administering Radio System or RF technology
Preferred:
Motorola System certification (Mototrbo, Radio management, Astro P25)
Avtec System Administration Certification
Experience supporting public safety or corporate security operations
Knowledge of dispatch console system and logging recorders
Experience with interoperability solutions and ISSI/CSSI connections
Project management experience for system upgrades or expansions
Skills
Strong technical aptitude
High attention to detail
Ability to manage mission‑critical systems
Effective communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Hands‑on experience with P25 Trunked system or Mototrbo infrastructure
Experience with Motorola CPS, Radio Management (RM), and system key management
Knowledge of RF principles, antenna systems, repeaters, and distributed antenna systems
Understanding of IP networking fundamentals
Experience with encryption management (AES, DES‑OFB, OTAR)
Strong Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to work on‑call for critical system outages
Physical Qualifications
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Medium Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Reaching
Stooping
Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold
Dry
Dusty
Hot
Inside
Outside
Wet
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The Radio System Administrator is responsible for the management, configuration, maintenance, security, and optimization of the organization's Motorola mission‑critical radio communications systems. This role ensures 24/7 operational reliability of emergency land mobile radio (ELMR) infrastructure supporting dispatch, security operations, emergency response, and interoperability with public safety agencies. The administrator serves as the technical authority for system programming, encryption management, life‑cycle planning, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or GED
3+ years of experience administering Radio System or RF technology
Preferred:
Motorola System certification (Mototrbo, Radio management, Astro P25)
Avtec System Administration Certification
Experience supporting public safety or corporate security operations
Knowledge of dispatch console system and logging recorders
Experience with interoperability solutions and ISSI/CSSI connections
Project management experience for system upgrades or expansions
Skills
Strong technical aptitude
High attention to detail
Ability to manage mission‑critical systems
Effective communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Hands‑on experience with P25 Trunked system or Mototrbo infrastructure
Experience with Motorola CPS, Radio Management (RM), and system key management
Knowledge of RF principles, antenna systems, repeaters, and distributed antenna systems
Understanding of IP networking fundamentals
Experience with encryption management (AES, DES‑OFB, OTAR)
Strong Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to work on‑call for critical system outages
Physical Qualifications
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Medium Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Reaching
Stooping
Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold
Dry
Dusty
Hot
Inside
Outside
Wet
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