Sr Manager Field Service

Motorola Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Federal Field Services Manager to lead a small on-site team at the customer location. You will architect mission-critical backhaul systems, manage engineering staff, and coordinate with Pre-Sale/Post-Sale teams to ensure robust ASTRO 25 deployments.

You will enforce standards, supervise core operations, and drive integration of third-party hardware, all while ensuring project schedules and customer mission-critical needs are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in network architecture and design for backhaul systems.
• Experience diagnosing and assessing performance of active networks.
• Certifications such as JNCIA or NRS I preferred.
• Expertise in routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, ISIS, etc.
• Experience with MPLS deployment and architecture.
• Knowledge of LAN switching protocols and hardware.
• Proficiency with Juniper, Nokia, HP hardware.
• Understanding of transport media: Metro Ethernet, Frame Relay, SONET.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for a team of 6 Engineers and Field Service professionals.
• Define and design technical network architectures supporting ASTRO 25 and backhaul systems.
• Govern documentation standards and produce network diagrams and drawings.
• Oversee subcontractors and external vendors to meet technical requirements and schedules.
• Supervise ASTRO core operations: radio programming, codeplug development, MTX programming.
• Manage resource allocation and personnel assignments to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Direct network topology assessments, performance reporting, and diagnostics.

Skills

Network architecture

Diagnostics

Routing protocols

MPLS design

LAN switching

Juniper hardware

Nokia hardware

HP hardware

Fiber backhaul

ASTRO 25 know‑how

Microsoft Office & Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Network Management Applications

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Federal group within our organization focuses specifically on deploying mission-critical digital mobile communication systems designed for public safety and government agencies. These cutting-edge technological solutions provide enhanced situational awareness to first responders, including police officers and firefighters. We invite you to contribute to this meaningful work and join us in our mission to support those on the front lines.

Job Description

NOTE: This position is fully on-site at the customer location.

The Senior Federal Field Services Manager role is based at the customer's facilities in Washington, D.C., and involves providing technical oversight and strategic direction for a team of approximately 6 Engineers and Field Service professionals. The individual will be accountable for the architectural maintenance and operational integrity of mission-critical backhaul infrastructures, supporting ASTRO 25 and CORE related technologies in service of the Federal customer.

• Engage in direct collaboration with Pre-Sale and Post-Sale design teams to establish comprehensive implementation methodologies.
• Assume primary responsibility for the definition and design of technical network architectures supporting ASTRO 25 and adjacent backhaul systems.
• Enforce documentation standards and govern the production of sophisticated network diagrams and technical drawings.
• Conduct strategic evaluations and manage the lifecycle integration of third‑party vendor hardware within the existing portfolio.
• Provide rigorous oversight of subcontractors and external vendors to ensure strict alignment with technical requirements and project schedules.
• Supervise ASTRO core operations, encompassing radio programming, codeplug development, MTX programming, and CORE technology integrations or upgrades.
• Manage resource allocation and personnel assignments to fulfill all contractual obligations and support the customer's mission‑critical operations.
• Direct comprehensive network topology assessments, performance reporting, and advanced diagnostic troubleshooting initiatives.

Candidate Skill:

• Demonstrate proficiency in comprehensive network architecture and design methodologies.
• Extensive background in the diagnostic evaluation and performance assessment of active network infrastructures.
• Professional certifications such as Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), Nokia Routing Specialist I (NRS I), or equivalent industry credentials are highly preferred.
• Advanced expertise in routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and other relevant technologies.
• Practical experience in the strategic design and deployment of MPLS solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of LAN switching protocols and their implementation.
• Technical proficiency with hardware from leading vendors such as Juniper, Nokia, and HP.
• Comprehensive understanding of various transport media, including Metro Ethernet, Frame‑Relay, and SONET.
• Substantial knowledge regarding physical layer technologies, specifically fiber, copper, and microwave backhaul.
• Prior experience managing Motorola ASTRO 25 system architectures.
• Technical mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Google Workspace applications is required.
• Skillful use of command line and GUI‑based interfaces for equipment provisioning and configuration.
• Familiarity with Network Management Applications is strongly preferred.
• Self‑directed professional with superior interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commitment to collaborative engagement and building strong partnerships with colleagues, customers, and external vendors.
• Aptitude for mastering MSI internal processes, product portfolios, and network management solutions.
• Sophisticated knowledge of ASTRO 25 wide‑area voice and data systems, encompassing OTAR/OTAP, MoM, and CAC‑PIV cyber security technologies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be able to be onsite daily at the customer's location in Washington, D.C.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s)
• Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance
• Management and supervisory experience of an onsite team of 20 or more.
• Possess strong experience in managing high‑level projects pertaining to the ASTRO 25 core. Background includes overseeing key technical initiatives such as System Upgrade Agreement (SUA) upgrades, Genesis upgrades, Key Management Facility (KMF) upgrades, and Motopatching.

Target Base Salary Range - $125,000 to $140,000USD

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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree OR 5 years of Technical Experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people‑first and community‑focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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