Field Engineer
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Department OverviewDepartment Overview
The Systems Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales and Field Operations organization. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As the solution architecture and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering Group has end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all pre-sale and post-sale engagements nationwide. The Systems Engineering Group delivers customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government, carrier, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers.
Job Description
Position Duties:
This position is responsible for the engineering, design, and implementation support of solutions for ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for Federal, State and local government agencies requiring highly secure, easily managed, mission critical IP networks.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Consult with Pre-Sale Design team to set strategy, direction and costing
- Lead and define technical network architecture designs for ASTRO 25 mobile backhaul networks
- Lead and define technical network architecture designs for adjacent technologies mobile backhaul networks
- Create and document detailed network drawings
- Continually evaluate third party vendor equipment used in our portfolio
- Work with third party vendors/contractors to ensure delivery of requirements set forth by the design
- Lead the engineering community in best practices for network designs
- Network topology assessments and troubleshooting
Additional Requirements:
Bachelor's (BS) Degree is preferred. Seeking an emphasis in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Good understanding of effective network design methodologies
- Experience with troubleshooting and assessing live networks
- Preferred certifications: Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), Nokia Routing Specialist I (NRS I) or equivalent
- Experience with MPLS design and deployments
- Experience with LAN switching protocols: G8032 ring protection
- Experience with Manufacture Hardware: Juniper, Nokia, HP, Fortinet
- Knowledge of different media types: Metro Ethernet, Frame-Relay, Ethernet, SONET.
- Knowledge of physical layer such as: fiber, Copper, Microwave.
- Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications required
- Experience with use of command line and/or GUI interfaces to provision equipment
- Self motivated, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
- Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals.
- Ability to travel as needed with limited notice (25-50%)
- Can be located in office or remote (Continental US).
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- OR 3+ Years of experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts
Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.