On-Site Patch Engineer for Navy ELMR (DoD)

Motorola Solutions; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Field Systems Technologist to perform patching operations for the Navy ELMR within the USFGMD. This on-site role requires US citizenship and will be stationed at a U.S.

Military Base with international SOFA locations such as Sigonella, Catania, and Naples, Italy. You will administer Windows and RHEL servers, VMware/KVM virtualization, and work with security tools while traveling up to 25% and maintaining DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Must meet Italy SOFA compliance requirements.
• 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 systems administration

TCP/IP network administration

Active Directory administration

Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

Windows administration

RHEL administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree + 4 years experience

High School Diploma / GED + 8 years experience

Tools

PuTTY

WinSCP

Remote Desktop

VMware

KVM virtualization

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Field Systems Technologist to perform patching operations for the Navy ELMR within the USFGMD. This on-site role requires US citizenship and will be stationed at a U.S.

Military Base with international SOFA locations such as Sigonella, Catania, and Naples, Italy. You will administer Windows and RHEL servers, VMware/KVM virtualization, and work with security tools while traveling up to 25% and maintaining DoD clearance.