Distributed Antenna System DAS Maintenance Service Agent

Terrestris Global Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Maintenance Service Agent to enhance communication infrastructure for the United States Capitol Police. In this role, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of the DAS network, ensuring that it meets high standards for reliability and performance. You will conduct Radio Frequency testing, validate coverage, and maintain accurate records of all DAS devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of the U.S. Capitol Complex while working in a collaborative environment that values excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Land Mobile Radio DAS.
• Valid driver's license and accredited DAS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and optimization of DAS network for USCP.
• Conduct testing and validation of DAS devices and coverage.

Skills

DAS certification

Radio Frequency testing

Anritsu/Aeroflex/Tektronic/General Dynamics/Bird Technologies

RF power meters

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office 365

Linux OS

Motorola Customer Programming Software

Network Monitoring scripts

AC/DC power supply systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited DAS certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows OS

Netgear and Cisco routers

HP Server centers

Commscope fiber optic cabling

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Maintenance Service Agent to support the United States Capitol Police (USCP)’s, Office of Information Systems (OIS), Radio Services Division (RSD). This work will be performed on-site at the Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Maintenance Service Agent Terrestris do?

As the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Maintenance Service Agent you will be responsible for supporting the ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of the DAS network that serves the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This critical communication infrastructure is vital to ensuring the safety and security of the U.S. Capitol Complex. The DAS Maintenance Service Agent will be tasked with monitoring and maintaining the system, performing repairs as needed, and ensuring that the network meets high standards for reliability and performance.

What does a typical day look like for the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Maintenance Service Agent?

You will:

1. Provide support for Radio Frequency saturation and reception coverage testing.
2. Conduct Test and validation of individual DAS devices from main head-end through to Remote Repeating Unit.
3. Verify radio frequency coverage performance is in compliance with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) requirements.
4. Provide faulty equipment exchanges and align installed hardware to location-based levels.
5. Validate emergency power hardware is available for outages or faults.
6. Maintain the network management system for the DAS devices to include the network management software.
7. Maintain accurate records of all DAS device locations, nomenclature, maintenance hours in service, Radio Frequency signal levels and performance per device, impacts to DAS devices in construction areas, number of DAS devices serviced during 30, 60, and 90 day periods, Health of DAS for ad-hoc special event incident briefings, and inventory of devices, parts and associated components for review during annual audit practices.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

1. A valid driver's license.
2. An accredited DAS certification (ETA or BICSI acceptable).
3. Experience with Anritsu/Aeroflex/ Tektronic/General Dynamics/Bird Technologies.
4. Experience with RF power meters/in-line fixed value attenuation/IP-Protocol controlled Variable Gain Array devices/ Linear wideband RF amplifiers/low-noise mid-gain RF signal amplifiers.
5. Experience in the installation of foam and air dielectric coaxial cable connectors.
6. Motorola Customer Programming Software familiarity.
7. Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
8. Experience with Microsoft Windows OS.
9. Experience in the use of ServiceNow.
10. Experience with Linux OS and syntax.
11. 5+ years' experience with Land Mobile Radio DAS.
12. 2+ years' experience with FiberSpan brand LMR DAS products.
13. Experience concept/designing/installing multi-leg antenna systems using Commscope/Andrews Heliax transmission line and accessories as primary signal carrier.
14. Experience with Andrews/RFS Radiating cable systems.
15. Ability to drive and navigate the DC/MD/VA area while transporting devices/materials.
16. Experience with Netgear and Cisco router/switch devices and configuration scripts.
17. Experience with HP Server centers and maintenance of RAID drive controls and backups.
18. Experience with ICMP and SNMP protocols for managing Network Monitoring scripts.
19. Experience with network media converter systems over dedicated fiber networks.
20. Experience with .NET and Java software application to include design/formatting.
21. Experience with Commscope fiber optic cabling.
22. Experience with AC/DC power supply systems to include battery backup topologies.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.