Mobile Radio System Administrator

About the Role

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Mobile Radio System Administrator to support a major national laboratory. The successful candidate will oversee scope, cost, and schedule of projects, working on large projects or significant segments of large and complex projects. Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management. Provide applications systems analysis and long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities for necessary support resources.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, support, and deploy Motorola two-way radio systems supporting Department of Energy operations.
• Perform system administration and field service activities to ensure reliable, secure, and mission-critical communications.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain radio infrastructure and subscriber equipment, supporting interoperability between radio systems and associated communications technologies.
• Manage customer service tickets, participate in communications projects, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Provide technical support for system upgrades and operational issues.
• Work directly with customers to evaluate equipment needs, prepare quotations and cost estimates, coordinate procurement activities, and ensure timely delivery of communications solutions.
• Maintain system documentation and comply with Department of Energy policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to support ongoing operations and future communications initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 1 year of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Clearance.

Skills

• RF & Radio Systems: Knowledge of transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) or P25/ASTRO 25 systems.
• IP Networking: Ability to configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN setups, and cabling.
• Hardware & Diagnostics: Skill in using test equipment (multimeters, spectrum analyzers) and proprietary programming software.
• Electromechanical Basics: Understanding of basic electrical circuits, mechanical principles, PLCs, pneumatics, and preventative upkeep for field equipment.
• Programming and Alignment: Proficiency with Motorola radio programming software and service monitors for preventative maintenance.

About Us

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. Founded in 2002, the company is recognized for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater is ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named a Top Workplace in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies from 2018 through 2025.