Telecommunications Systems Administrator Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Telecom Systems Administrator Sr to manage P25, OpenSky, and private LTE networks. You will configure UID, perform radio programming, and coordinate deployments for public safety, municipal, and enterprise clients.

This role requires staying on call to support critical incidents and ensuring data accuracy in all records. Qualified candidates have extensive UNIX/Windows administration experience, strong telecom system knowledge, and familiarity with Ericsson

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in systems design, development, installation, administration and maintenance in UNIX/Windows environments, or relevant experience including high-availability systems.
• A degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or a relevant field; substitutions allowed per LCRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage UAS for P25 and OpenSky networks with accurate UID allocation and radio configuration.
• Process radio work orders for deployments, replacements, and reassignments across public safety, municipal, and enterprise accounts.
• Collaborate with external public safety agencies and internal field technicians to troubleshoot and fulfill programming requests efficiently.
• Maintain core administrative and database functions for the private LTE network built on the Ericsson stack, ensuring accurate records.
• Keep comprehensive system documentation and SOPs across radio and LTE platforms.
• Provide guidance on change management during system updates to minimize disruption.
• Offer 24/7 support for high-priority incidents via phone, email, or onsite coordination.

Skills

P25 expertise

OpenSky

Radio/LMR systems

UNIX/Windows administration

Change management

24/7 on-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Ericsson ENM

One Layer

Ericsson Security Manager

Job description

Here's The Role

Our telecommunications operations team powers the lifeline for Central Texas customers! We keep law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMS moving with dependable P25, OpenSky, and Private LTE networks. When a disaster strikes and every second counts, you are the hidden lifeline behind the screens. As a Telecom Systems Administrator Sr, your hands shape the invisible web of radio identifiers, device setups, and caller records that rush vital data to emergency dispatchers right when people need help the most. Precision isn't just a goal; it's your signature. If you would like to make immediate impact to the community and thrive on a fast-paced operational environment, wat would like to hear from you!

Note: Applicants whose qualifications and experience do not fully align with the posted level may be considered for placement in a lower-level position, if appropriate.

How You'll Contribute

• Deploy the Unified Administration (UAS) for P25 and OpenSky radio networks, ensuring optimal system performance through precise unit ID (UID) allocation, radio personality configuration, and comprehensive talkgroup and alias management.
• Process radio work orders for new deployments, replacements, and reassignments across public safety, municipal, and enterprise customer accounts, ensuring data accuracy at every step
• Partner with external public safety agencies and internal field technicians to trouble shoot configuration errors and execute programming requests efficiently.
• Ensure optimal performance by maintaining core administrative and database functions for LCRA's private LTE network, built on the Ericsson stack (ENM, One Layer, Ericsson Security Manager), ensuring accurate network element and subscriber records.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate system documentation and standard operating procedures across radio and LTE platforms.
• Provide expert guidance in change management methodologies when implementing system updates to reduce operational disruption.
• Provide continuous 24/7 support for high-priority incidents, ensuring rapid response times via phone, email, and/or onsite coordination.

How You're Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in systems design, development, installation, administration and maintenance in a UNIX/Windows environment, or other relevant experience, including five or more years in supporting high availability systems.?
• A degree(s) in software engineering, computer science, information technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You'll Stand Out

• Proficient in administering P25, OpenSky, or other trunked radio/land mobile radio (LMR) systems
• Experience with Ericsson network management platforms or other private LTE/mobile core administration tools
• Prior experience in a 24/7 mission-critical or high-availability operations environment.
• Certification(s) in Nokia, Ericsson, Harris/L3Harris systems, or similar vendor-specific credentials.

How We'll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.