Field System Manager

About the role

This role is for an Onsite System Manager position located at Elmendorf-Richmond Base in Anchorage, responsible for the maintenance, and technical support for a large-scale LMR (Land Mobile Radio) system. The ideal candidate will have experience in both IT System Administration as well as specialized knowledge of Motorola ASTRO 25 systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support for LMR Zone Core equipment, including servers, network switches, routers, workstations, and storage devices.
• Manage and execute planned system maintenance and patching activities, including coordinating necessary reboots.
• Ensure the successful transmission and receipt of backups between critical servers and Backup and Recovery (BAR) servers.
• Provide daily (business days) first-level troubleshooting and case management: tracking, reviewing daily reports, following up, and documenting cases thoroughly for sustainment reporting.
• Offer specialized technical assistance across all aspects of the Motorola ASTRO 25 LMR system, including:
• ASTRO 25 and Project 25 technology,
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption,
• Capacity management,
• Over-The-Air-Rekeying (OTAR) operations,
• Dispatch console systems and Project 25 subscriber radios,
• System fleet-mapping, historical/system/patching reports, and applicable database operations.
• Maintain, program, optimize, troubleshoot, and repair radio repeaters and dispatch/communications consoles for both trunked and conventional LMR systems.
• Aid with and track system integrations and modifications originating from the Master Site.
• Support remote site work (e.g., discoveries, core updates), including validating efforts, clearing alarms, and ensuring full functionality testing by remote field teams.
• Identify, validate, and track all hardware changes related to cases, ensuring detailed case notes include Motorola and third-party model/part numbers, serial numbers, and IUID numbers.
• Provide administrative reports in support of recurring/non-recurring contracts and furnish one-time reports as requested by management, the Program Manager, Quality Manager, or Configuration Manager.
• Execute any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Field Service Manager or Program Manager.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Motorola Solutions P25 Trunking Network Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Motorola radio systems and their application.
• Strong working knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) theory.
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in using hardware and software tools for both RF and Networking equipment.

Qualifications

• The ability to successfully obtain the CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent within the first 6 months of employment.
• Proficiency in using MS applications, Google Workspace, and relevant software tools.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written English) for documentation and customer interaction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to solve customer problems quickly, particularly during stressful situations.
• Strong self-management skills; self-motivated and capable of performing with indirect supervision.
• High sense of urgency, strong work ethic, results-oriented approach, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in communication systems, including the ability to interface directly with customer technical representatives and provide (or coordinate) necessary technical support.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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!

Pay

Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $86,000 USD

Schedule

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with minimal travel (under 10%) but occasional required support during off-hours for critical events.

Benefits

• 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. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.