Principal Staff Systems Engineer

Motorola Solutions•Washington, DC

4d•Remote

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Principal Staff Systems Engineer for its U.S. Federal Systems Engineering Group. This remote position, open to candidates across the United States, involves the engineering, design, and implementation support of highly secure, mission-critical IP networks for Federal, State, and local government agencies, focusing on ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies. The role requires significant travel (25-50%) and collaboration with pre-sale teams, vendors, and the engineering community to ensure the successful delivery of complex communication solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent OR 7-10 Years of Experience in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.
Good understanding of effective network design methodologies
Experience with troubleshooting and assessing live networks
Experience with MPLS design and deployments
Experience with LAN switching protocols: G8032 ring protection
Experience with Manufacture Hardware: Juniper, Nokia, HP, Fortinet
Knowledge of different media types: Metro Ethernet, Frame-Relay, Ethernet, SONET.
Knowledge of physical layer such as: fiber, Copper, Microwave.
Experience with Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications required
Experience with use of command line and/or GUI interfaces to provision equipment
Self motivated, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals.
Ability to travel as needed with limited notice (25-50%)
Can be located in office or remote (Continental US).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's (BS) Degree is preferred. Seeking an emphasis in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Preferred certifications: Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), Nokia Routing Specialist I (NRS I) or equivalent
Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture a plus

Responsibilities

Consult with Pre-Sale Design team to set strategy, direction and costing
Lead and define technical network architecture designs for ASTRO 25 mobile backhaul networks
Lead and define technical network architecture designs for adjacent technologies mobile backhaul networks
Create and document detailed network drawings
Continually evaluate third party vendor equipment used in our portfolio
Work with third party vendors/contractors to ensure delivery of requirements set forth by the design
Support the engineering community in best practices for network designs
Network topology assessments and troubleshooting