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Job Description

The Upgrade Team comprises Project Management, System Engineering and Field Engineering personnel working together in a high-performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations because we are working on mission critical communication systems. Our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard. The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project.

This involves:

• Upgrade of the radio network including servers, network and RF devices

• Customer presentations

• Complete system documentation

Qualifications

• Knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE

• Good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies; troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)

• Experience working with servers and virtualization such as ESXi, Linux-based Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Windows Group Policy

• Direct customer-facing experience is highly preferred

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences

• Willing and capable to lead a project, to be a team player, follow instructions, and identify/manage risks in a project

• Comfortable delegating tasks to project team members

• Self-motivated, able to collaborate with members from different organizations, able to provide feedback by writing improved procedures, and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

Technical Requirements

• Multi-Vendor Hardware: Hands-on experience with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, and Ceragon networking equipment, as well as HPE/DELL PowerEdge servers and HP Z2/ZBook workstations

• Networking & Protocols: Deep understanding of switching and routing protocols, including OSPF, ISIS, BGP (iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP), MPLS (RSVP-TE, LDP), and IPSec

• Systems & Scripting: Proficiency in Windows (Registry) and Linux (Filesystem) environments; ability to read, follow, and automate workflows using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, and Python

• Operations & Security: Proven ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls (ACLs/Policies), and remote access/file transfers (SSH, SCP, Telnet, RDP, SMB)

• Analysis & Diagnostics: Skilled in using Wireshark for network packet analysis and resolving complex issues like connectivity drops or crashed script executions

• Certifications: Preferred credentials include CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA, or equivalent industry certifications

Work Arrangement & Travel

• This role will travel 50% of the time

• Current Schedule: 3 weeks from office and 2 weeks from customer sites

• Office is located in Elgin, IL and Schaumburg, IL

• Travel to customer sites will be throughout North America

Target Base Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following; Engineering, Computer Science, Networking, IT, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

• Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by our government customers

Travel Requirements

50-75%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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