Network Administrator

Advantage Technical; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility and telecommunications provider in Brownsville, TX is seeking an AMI Network Administrator to oversee a large AMI network. Responsibilities include monitoring devices, troubleshooting failures, and performing firmware updates. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in AMI, RF communications, and field networking. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Background in AMI, RF, telecom, field networking, IoT, or utility operations.
• Ability to work in the field and outdoors as needed.
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of relocation).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain AMI network devices (routers, gateways, endpoints).
• Troubleshoot communication failures, RF issues, and device outages.
• Perform meter firmware deployments and validate successful upgrades.
• Conduct field inspections and RF testing as needed.
• Support system reliability goals.
• Partner with technical teams and vendors on upgrades and issue resolution.

Skills

AMI knowledge

RF communications

Field networking

IoT device networks

Tools

Network+

CCNA

Security+

CISSP

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

We’re looking for an AMI Network Administrator to support and maintain a large Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network. This role focuses on keeping AMI routers, gateways, and meter nodes communicating reliably and efficiently. Ideal for someone with experience in AMI, RF communications, utilities, telecom field networking, or IoT device networks.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and maintain AMI network devices (routers, gateways, endpoints)
• Troubleshoot communication failures, RF issues, and device outages
• Perform meter firmware deployments and validate successful upgrades
• Conduct field inspections and RF testing as needed
• Support system reliability goals
• Partner with technical teams and vendors on upgrades and issue resolution

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Background in AMI, RF, telecom, field networking, IoT, or utility operations
• Ability to work in the field and outdoors as needed
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of relocation)

Preferred

• Experience with AMI systems (any vendor)
• Utility industry experience (electric/water/gas)
• Network or cybersecurity certifications (Network+, CCNA, Security+, CISSP)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Utilities and Telecommunications

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