Technical System Manager

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Motorola Solutions seeks an experienced Technical System Manager to serve as the onsite interface for our Enterprise customer. You will coordinate maintenance activities, ensure contract compliance, and optimize Motorola radio networks including Astro 25 cores and MCC consoles.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree or 5+ years of LMR/RF/IT experience, are U.S. Citizens eligible for security clearance, and can travel up to 50% while residing near Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of technical experience in LMR, RF, or IT.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required and driving record sufficient to meet contract requirements.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% and reside within commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite primary contact and communications consultant for the Enterprise customer.
• Deliver on Maintenance Agreements by coordinating with local service providers and partners.
• Maintain Motorola radio/network systems including Astro 25 cores and MCC consoles.
• Program, configure, test, and document complex radio and data systems.
• Provide weekly activity reports and support Storm Response and after-hours issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of technical experience in LMR/RF/IT

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Astro 25 cores

MCC console

RSS/CPS software

LAN/WAN networks

RF/Broadcast infrastructure

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.

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

Motorola Solutions, a trusted global partner for over a century, ensures peak performance of mission-critical government and enterprise operations. Our Managed & Support Services organization manages hundreds of networks worldwide, dedicated to delivering exceptional reliability, continuity, and risk reduction. We pride ourselves on maintaining seamless service delivery, driving technical excellence, and ensuring our customers have the robust, state-of-the-art communications architecture they need to keep their operations moving safely and efficiently.

Job Description

As the Technical System Manager, you will serve as the primary onsite point of contact and communications consultant for our Enterprise customer. You are the face of Motorola Solutions, ensuring seamless service delivery, contract compliance, and superior customer satisfaction.

• The Technical System Manager will be responsible for delivering on Motorola Solutions Maintenance Agreements by coordinating with the local service providers, 3rd Party Partners, other MSI Service Organizations and the customers in all maintenance activities for this customer.
• Responsibilities include everyday maintenance and knowledge transfer on Motorola Land Mobile Radio Products. This equipment is state of the art Astro 25 trunking and 3rd party products.
• Manage and lead day to day activities in meeting Motorola Solutions contractual commitments documented in the Maintenance Agreements with the customers.
• Verbalize and communicate concepts, recommendations and strategies to the end customers.
• Assist in the design, troubleshooting and maintenance of the customer’s radio network.
• Understand Motorola RSS/CPS software and how to program subscribers and infrastructure equipment.
• Knowledge of Motorola Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola Astro 25 cores, MCC console line and 3rd party partners and networking equipment.
• Responsibilities include optimization and support of complex communication systems.
• Provide technical support of specialized systems and product applications including troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communication system infrastructure and performance optimization of RF and Broadband architecture including, but not limited to, legacy analog, advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure.
• Program, configure, optimize, test and document complex communications systems.
• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.
• Manage Storm Response efforts and escalation procedures
• Be available for after hours response during critical customer impacting outages as needed.
• Remotely diagnose system failure and facilitate call management as applicable
• Must have very strong knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Google Suite and Motorola Radio Service Software products.
• Must have excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and always present a professional image.

Operations & SLA Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), specifically response and restoration time commitments.
• Coordinate all service activities, including Inventory, Configuration, Site, and User Support services.
• Engage in case management and manage the escalation process to resolve high-priority issues.
• Diagnose system failures and facilitate call management as required.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and service history statistics. Review service information and quality reports generated by the system service database. Monitor and report system availability metrics to the customer on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate on-going continuous improvement efforts for the system.
• Monitor MTN (Motorola Technical Notifications) and Upgrade Bulletins, communicate to customers, MSS and/or Field Service Organization.
• Assist with preparing briefings for Customers, Service Partners and/or Motorola Management as required
• Must be able to lift and operate 25 - 50 lbs.

Candidate Requirements

• Technical Certifications: Appropriate technical certifications for the role (e.g. CompTIA, Network+, Security+, etc.)
• Availability: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and provide after-hours emergency support during critical customer-impacting outages
• Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to pass a background check and obtain a Secret Clearance as required by assigned customers.
• Location: The Technical System Manager MUST be located within a 2 hour commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA. Or be willing to travel 50% of the time.
• Must have a strong understanding of Astro P25 infrastructure management to include RF (Combiners, Base Station Fundamentals, Astro Application Suite of products).
• Training and experience in configuring, testing, and optimizing current Motorola two-way radio and subscriber equipment.

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $130,000 USD

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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree OR 5+ years of technical experience in one of the following: LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio Communications, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, Networking Equipment, IT, IT Systems, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering, Networking equipment or Military experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by contract(s).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements: 25-50%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: Experienced

Referral Payment Plan: Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• 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
• 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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