Field System Manager

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• Serve as the primary support for LMR Zone Core equipment, including servers, network switches, routers, workstations, and storage devices.

• Manage and execute planned system maintenance and patching activities, including coordinating necessary reboots.

• Ensure the successful transmission and receipt of backups between critical servers and Backup and Recovery (BAR) servers.

• Provide daily (business days) first-level troubleshooting and case management: tracking, reviewing daily reports, following up, and documenting cases thoroughly for sustainment reporting.

• Offer specialized technical assistance across all aspects of the Motorola ASTRO 25 LMR system, including:

  • ASTRO 25 and Project 25 technology, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption.

  • Capacity management, Over-The-Air-Rekeying (OTAR) operations.

  • Dispatch console systems and Project 25 subscriber radios.

  • System fleet-mapping, historical/system/patching reports, and applicable database operations.

• Maintain, program, optimize, troubleshoot, and repair radio repeaters and dispatch/communications consoles for both trunked and conventional LMR systems.

• Assist with and track system integrations and modifications originating from the Master Site.

• Support remote site work (e.g., discoveries, core updates), including validating efforts, clearing alarms, and ensuring full functionality testing by remote field teams.

• Identify, validate, and track all hardware changes related to cases, ensuring detailed case notes include Motorola and third-party model/part numbers, serial numbers, and IUID numbers.

• Provide administrative reports in support of recurring/non-recurring contracts and furnish one-time reports as requested by management, the Program Manager, Quality Manager, or Configuration Manager.

• Execute any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Field Service Manager or Program Manager.

• Deep understanding of Motorola Solutions P25 Trunking Network Systems.

• Solid working knowledge of Motorola radio systems and their application.

• Solid working knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) theory.

• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in using hardware and software tools for both RF and Networking equipment.

• The ability to successfully obtain the CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent within the first 6 months of employment.

• Proficiency in using MS applications, Google Workspace, and relevant software tools.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written English) for documentation and customer interaction.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to solve customer problems quickly, particularly during stressful situations.

• Strong self-management skills; self-motivated and capable of performing with indirect supervision.

• High sense of urgency, strong work ethic, results-oriented approach, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving abilities.

• Must be able to exercise flexibility as situations warrant.

• Expertise in communication systems, including the ability to interface directly with customer technical representatives and provide (or coordinate) necessary technical support.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely (no employer sponsorship is available).

• The ability to successfully obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is a condition of continued employment, requiring the completion of a Standard Form 86 (SF-86) and obtain the CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent within the first 6 months of employment.

• Required background clearance(s) as mandated by government customer(s) must be obtained.

• A valid driver's license without traffic violations is required.

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Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $86,000 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.

• High school diploma.

• ​4+ years experience as an Systems Technician, Field Technician, Network Engineer or System Manager or similar technical experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

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