Federal Network Engineer

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The US Federal Governments Markets Division is chartered with being the premier, compliant supplier of world-class communications solutions to the U.S. Federal Government by providing the highest quality products, systems and services. The USFGMD will achieve this with a professional, well-trained, diverse work force creating a positive and profitable customer relationship resulting in Total Customer Satisfaction and growth of our business. The Federal Systems Technology Department of the USFGMD is responsible for services supporting a charter of implementing and integrating complex systems sold worldwide to the US Federal Government. As a Federal Network Engineer (ASTRO/WAVE), you will be exposed to a wide variety of communications requirements in both the Pre Sale and Post Sale phases of a project. These applications span the entire breadth of the US Federal Government throughout the world. Job Description This role supports a Federal Government Agency with a complex, large-scale deployment of specialized ASTRO systems and solutions. The Federal Network Engineer (ASTRO/WAVE) is a critical technical role, working both on-site and remotely with Program Management, other Engineers, and the Federal Government Agency Customer to achieve communication goals. This position is responsible for the architectural network design of backhaul solutions for ASTRO 25, WAVE VoIP, and adjacent technologies, ensuring the creation of highly secure, easily managed, mission-critical IP networks for Federal, State, and Local government agencies. Daily work involves developing technical strategies, leading various migration efforts, presenting to the customer, and creating comprehensive documentation. The Federal Network Engineer will be hands-on, executing in-field integrations, migrations, and expansion plans they have developed. This team also serves as a high-level escalation point for sustainment activities and direct customer interaction. Key Responsibilities Lead and define technical network architecture designs for ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies backhaul networks. Develop strategies for and execute complex system migrations, expansions, and integrations. Provide technical leadership for the engineering community in network design best practices. Consult with Pre-Sale and Post-Sale Design teams to establish strategy, direction, and implementation plans. Conduct network topology assessments and troubleshooting. Create and document detailed network drawings. Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for program systems, assisting technical and engineering resources with system maintenance. Continually evaluate and work with third-party vendor equipment/contractors to ensure requirements are met. Location & Travel: Must be able to work on-site in Linthicum, MD, and Washington D.C. 3–5 times per week, based on program needs. Ability to travel up to 50% domestically to support customer projects. Security & Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s). Must currently hold or be able to obtain a TSSCI (YW) clearance. Must be willing to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Technical Experience & Skills: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Land Mobile Radio (LMR). Demonstrated ... (truncated, view full listing at source)