On-Site Field Systems Technologist – Navy ELMR Patching

Motorola Solutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) for Navy ELMR, based on-site at a military base in Catania, Sicily, Italy. You will perform patching operations across Windows, RHEL, and databases, supporting EURAFCENT system sustainment and reporting weekly activities to leadership.

The role requires DoD clearance, SOFA status, and travel up to 25% annually. Prior experience with VMware/KVM and security tools is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in IT systems administration or related field.
• Experience in Windows (10/Server) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining CompTIA Security+ within 6 months; ETA CETa within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement system and security patch updates as provided by the ASTRO Security Update Service.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot patching-related issues in a high-stress environment.
• Maintain communication with leadership and assist master site FSTs and engineering teams.
• Travel up to 25% annually to support enterprise system maintenance.

Skills

IT Systems Administration

TCP/IP Networking

Windows Administration

RHEL Administration

Active Directory

VMware

KVM Virtualization

Server Hardware

HP ProLiant

iLO

Dell PowerEdge

PuTTY

WinSCP

Remote Desktop

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree + 4 years experience

High School Diploma / GED + 8 years experience

Tools

VMware

KVM

PuTTY

WinSCP

Remote Desktop

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) for Navy ELMR, based on-site at a military base in Catania, Sicily, Italy. You will perform patching operations across Windows, RHEL, and databases, supporting EURAFCENT system sustainment and reporting weekly activities to leadership.

The role requires DoD clearance, SOFA status, and travel up to 25% annually. Prior experience with VMware/KVM and security tools is essential for success.