Senior MW/Radio Communication Specialist 1

Job Role- Senior MW/Radio Communication Specialist 1

Location -Houston, TX

Job Type - Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Radio Communication Specialist with 10 years of expertise in designing, building, deploying, and supporting radio systems for enterprise environments. The successful candidate will help lead our radio operations, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure network solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support: Deliver advanced technical support for radio connectivity/transport, including 24/7 on-call support for critical issues.
• MW Radio System Design and Implementation: Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise-scale systems including SCADA remote communications.
• New Technology and Infrastructure Development: Develop comprehensive solutions to meet business/Scada requirements, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Technology Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation of new radio technology to guarantee performance and reliability.
• Technology Integration: Integrate new technologies into existing architectures, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance enhancements.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and provide guidance on technical and business initiatives and tasks.
• Problem, Incident and Change Review: Participate in incident review and RCA sessions, and present network changes at CAB and TAB meetings.
• Project Support: Provide support for business projects including M & A involving requirement gathering and review and translating requirements into technical network architecture.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including design blueprints, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
• Risk Management: Identify and document system/hardware risks, collaborate with risk assessment teams, and implement remediation plans.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, and ensuring SLA compliance.
• Cost Optimization: Proactively identify and implement cost-saving measures within the network infrastructure.

Key Skills:

• Radio Technology: In depth knowledge of radio fundamentals and technologies
• Experience with Nokia MW systems, MPR9500, SARS 7705 is mandatory.
• Experience in microwave radio design, implementation and support. Experience with Oil & Gas environments a plus.
• Hands on experience with PtP/PtMP systems (VHF, UHF bands), LMR, cellular, satellite
• Towers and licensing: Knowledge of towers and maintenance, FCC and ISED licensing
• Knowledge of Telecom sites design development, power systems, cabling, grounding
• Networking: Knowledge and hands-on experience with networking technologies, including routers and switches
• Network Security: Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices, including the implementation of OTA encryption
• Infrastructure Management and Monitoring Tools: Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, Sierra AirLink Manager, Netbox, IMS, etc.
• Good business acumen: Ability to manage business relationships across departments and understand business requirements to deliver on core projects and initiatives.
• Team co-ordination, planning and vendor engagement to support deployment and maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of demonstrable experience in designing, building, deploying, testing, and supporting enterprise radio infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing complex communication projects from start to finish.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with service ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and adherence to ITIL processes.