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Motorola Solutions · 13 hours ago

NGCS Solutions Architect

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in critical communications and security technologies. They are seeking a Solutions Architect responsible for the implementation of NG9-1-1 Routing Services products, providing technical leadership, and ensuring effective integration of emergency call handling products.

Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Technical counterpart with the Program Manager (PM) in vendor, customer, and internal facing meetings

Overall technical leadership for the project implementation, taking ownership of the end to end solution

Understand the technical requirements, concepts of operation, and architecture of the overall solution

Work with design input to develop end to end integration, migration, acceptance, and migration plans

Identify technical risks of the projects and work with the PM on mitigation plans

Technical counterpart with the Program Manager (PM) in vendor, customer, and internal facing meetings

Become Integration Specialist of customer Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) equipment and software

Create, validate, and execute methods of procedures for integrating core components of the NGCS, transport network, and customer premise equipment

Provide continuous improvement support with Product and Deployment teams to increase quality and efficiency of network designs

Directly engage Development and Lab teams to align with project scope

Lead test coordination efforts, readiness and completion reviews

Assists Program Manager (PM) in developing and managing costs and schedules by identifying technical risks to the deployment plan and suggesting mitigation options for those risks

Define and implement third party product configurations that include switching, routing, DNS, firewall, and load balancing functions

Work closely with the Motorola Program Manager (PM) to provide a smooth transition from project implementation to NGCS Operations and service delivery

Qualification

Telecommunication SystemsNext Generation 9-1-1Network Security SolutionsPublic Safety TechnologiesNetworking ProtocolsLinuxWindows ServerVMware ESXiAnalytical AbilitiesProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

7 years of professional engineering experience in Telecommunication System, IP Transport Network, IT, Field Service, Product Development, Technical Support or those equivalent with an emphasis on Public Safety is desired

Next Generation 9-1-1 Industry Awareness (NENA, APCO, etc.). Can identify industry and market trends

Familiarity with State and Local Government Public Safety technologies & operations

Experience at a Public Safety technology supplier or direct Government Public Safety role is required

Experience supporting complex end-to-end network solutions in a Mission Critical environment, including fault tolerant, high availability, and redundant implementations

Understanding of test stages and test phases required during integration of large public safety systems, software, and networks

Knowledge of communication protocols, client server architectures, computer networking technologies, network security solutions, and software integration

In depth knowledge of networking protocols, system calls, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model

Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Active Directory, Network Policy, and Powershell

Ability to understand and articulate details associated with customer networks

Strong problem solving skills, analytical abilities and ability to deliver on time

Produce transparent written and verbal communications

Computer skills (I.e. MS Office suite, Google applications, Smartsheets, etc..) Must be comfortable using hosted applications, and collaboration tools

Awareness of Motorola Solutions Connectivity Products and Services

Must be a self motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives

Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

Ability to travel at times 25-50% of the time

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position