Navy ELMR Patch Engineer — Field Tech (Italy)

Motorola Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is hiring for a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) to perform patching for the Navy ELMR within EURAFCENT, based on-site in Catania, Sicily, Italy under SOFA. The role requires implementing system patches across Windows, Red Hat, and SQL while coordinating with Master Site teams.

The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, with up-to-date Security+ or IAT II, ETA CETa, VMware/KVM experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; OR Associate's Degree plus 4 years of specialized experience, OR High School Diploma / GED plus 8 years of specialized experience.
• Experience in IT systems administration and TCP/IP network administration.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining CompTIA Security+ certification (or IAT Level II equivalent) within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining ETA CETa certification within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated experience in Windows (10/Server), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Active Directory administration.
• Hands-on experience with VMware and KVM-based virtualization suites and server hardware (HP ProLiant, iLO, Dell PowerEdge).
• Proficient TCP/IP networking knowledge (LAN/WAN) and familiarity with system administration tools (PuTTY, WinSCP, Remote Desktop).
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and self-management skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Implement system and security patch updates as provided by the Motorola Solutions ASTRO Security Update Service.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot patching-related issues in a dynamic, high-stress environment on an Enterprise Land Mobile Radio network.
• Maintain extensive verbal and written communication.
• Assist Master Site FSTs and Engineering teams with normal daily maintenance across master sites, dispatch sites, and RF sites.
• Travel up to 25% annually to support enterprise system maintenance and regional patching efforts.
• Obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret-level security clearance (requiring completion of the Standard Form 86 questionnaire for national security positions).

Skills

Windows Administration

RHEL

Active Directory

TCP/IP Networking

Security+ / IAT II

ETACETa

VMware

KVM Virtualization

PuTTY / WinSCP

Remote Desktop

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree +4 years

High School Diploma / GED +8 years

Tools

HP ProLiant & iLO

Dell PowerEdge

VMware

KVM

Job description

Motorola Solutions is hiring for a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) to perform patching for the Navy ELMR within EURAFCENT, based on-site in Catania, Sicily, Italy under SOFA. The role requires implementing system patches across Windows, Red Hat, and SQL while coordinating with Master Site teams.

The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, with up-to-date Security+ or IAT II, ETA CETa, VMware/KVM experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% annually.