On-Site Field Tech: Navy ELMR Patching, Sicily

Motorola Solutions; San Diego (CA); 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

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) for Navy ELMR, stationed on-site at a military base in Catania, Sicily, Italy. You will perform patching operations across Windows, RHEL, and SQL, with remote updates and reporting to leadership.

The role requires DoD security clearance, SOFA status, and up-to-date certifications; travel up to 25% and no remote work.

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

IT admin

Windows admin

RHEL

VMware

KVM

AD administration

TCP/IP networking

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Remote Desktop

PuTTY

WinSCP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree + 4 yrs specialized experience

High School Diploma / GED + 8 yrs specialized experience

Tools

PuTTY

WinSCP

Remote Desktop

VMware

KVM

HP ProLiant

iLO

Dell PowerEdge

ePO

HBSS

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Patch Manager Field Systems Technologist (FST) for Navy ELMR, stationed on-site at a military base in Catania, Sicily, Italy. You will perform patching operations across Windows, RHEL, and SQL, with remote updates and reporting to leadership.

The role requires DoD security clearance, SOFA status, and up-to-date certifications; travel up to 25% and no remote work.