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IT Analyst, RF
Baltimore, MD
Hybrid Remote (1-2 Day On-Site Expectation)
12-Month Contract-to-Hire
$30-32/hr.
The Utility Communications (UComm) FAN Ops team at one of our largest Fortune 100 Energy clients is participating in Brooksource’s Elevate Program, where they are actively seeking an IT Analyst with an interest in Radio Frequency/Wireless engineering. Brooksource’s Elevate Program is intended for recent college graduates that are ready to take their career to the next level! This program consists of a class of 20 and emphasizes technical and professional development with the opportunity to collaborate in a culture built around opportunity, grit, innovation, family, opportunity, and passion. The Elevate program is an amazing way to get exposure to new technologies and enterprise-wide projects at a Fortune 100 level company.
The ideal IT Analyst will be given the opportunity to support an enterprise wide LMR (Land Mobile Radio) project that focuses on reliable infrastructure for grid expansion. This project allows distribution and transmission towers to have bi-directional communication across the energy grids. Additionally, the selected IT Analyst will work with the ITRON MESH network for remote communications/connections. Here, he/she/they will be responsible for maintenance of technology systems, triaging, and troubleshooting support. The selected IT Analyst will be able to work autonomously and be eager to learn and grow in an agile, cross-functional environment. If you are detail-oriented, naturally inquisitive and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering or similar.
- 0-3 years of experience supporting, operating, troubleshooting, networking, and or configuring wireless devices/wireless networks.
- Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards, and best practices of wireless devices.
- Knowledge or experience with ITRON/AMI/LMR is a plus, but not required.
- 0-2 years of experience working with software development languages (Ex: Python, Perl, C#, Java, Javascript, NodeJs, .NET, HTML, AngularJS, iOS Swift on/or Objective-C, Android Mobile, Xamarin)
- Knowledge of networking protocols is a plus!
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills with self-motivation to achieve success in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Excellent communications skills – Able to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written and verbal).
- Understanding of advanced programming concepts, data structure and algorithms.
- Possesses excellent analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to work on large, enterprise-wide projects, harnessing project-management skills.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Act as the primary technical interface with the business and engineering vendors to ensure solution complies with technical standards and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to project technical architecture design and development and maintaining on-going configuration of installed solution.
- Perform integration/testing with base-stations and remote CPE’s stations for RF design, analysis, and IP networking over a RF environment.
- Document discrepancies, troubleshoot and analyze performance of wireless network systems and how they compare to other utility systems owned by our Client.
- Support the programming of various types of radios (i.e., Radwin, Cambium, 4RF, LTE modems, etc.)
- Craft, revise and maintain design documentations; including radio communication drawings and design specifications to increase efficiency of on-the-field jobs.
- Support the drawings/designs to expand, modify or replace radio equipment.
- Maintain performance and reliability of radio systems and firmware.
- Maintain inventories of equipment.
What’s in it for you?
· A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick-leave.
· Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
For over 16 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise.
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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