Public Safety Network Engineer
BearingPoint (McLean/Arlington, Virginia)

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BearingPoint is one of the world's largest providers of management and technology consulting services to Global 2000 companies and government organizations in more than 60 countries worldwide. Our more than 16,000 professionals have built a reputation for knowing what it takes to help clients achieve their goals, and working closely with them to get the job done. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to “next-generation� technology. The BearingPoint Public Services Team is currently searching for a Public Safety Network Engineer. Location/s: McLean, VA Relocation: No Performance Profile: BearingPoints Public Safety Wireless Team is expanding and in the process of adding another Public Safety Network Engineer. Position-specific Requirements: - 8+ years of progressive and intensive experience in the design and implementation of Public Safety wireless communications systems. - A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - 3+ years knowledge of APCO P25 standards, conventional or trunked analog and digital LMR systems, wireless private or public safety communication equipment, and DES/AES encryption. - 4+ years of experience with troubleshooting and repairing LMR systems, subscriber equipment, and backhaul systems, including fiber optics, copper lines, and point-to-point microwave systems. - 4+ years of experience with VoIP and IP networking. - 4+ years experience with satellite communications, primarily VSAT. Position-desired Requirements: - Must have excellent interpersonal and customer communications skills, to include excellent written communications skills. - Must have demonstrated ability to perform and supervise multiple tasks in parallel and the ability to operate with little supervision on an aggressive timeline. - Must be able to effectively communicate project status and proactively identify and report issues and/or risks that threaten to impact project timelines or budget. - Previous experience in the design and implementation of Public Safety systems is highly desired. - Experience consulting to or working for Land Mobile Radio vendors such as Motorola, EF Johnson, or MA/Com highly desired. - Experience either working for, or consulting to, state and/or local government Public Safety agencies is highly desired. - Cisco CCNA desired; CCNP highly desired. - A Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university is highly desired. - Active membership in industry associations such as APCO is desired. BearingPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications and business need.