Navy Program ASTRO Engineer (Japan Expatriate Assignment)
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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 service supporting a charter of implementing and integrating complex systems sold worldwide to the US Federal Government. As a USFGMD Systems Engineer, you will be exposed to a wide variety of communications requirements in both the Presale and Post Sale phases of a project. These applications span the entire breadth of the US Federal Government throughout the world.
Job Description
NOTE: May live anywhere in the US with access to a major airport
**THIS IS AN EXPATRIATE ROLE LOCATED IN JAPAN, THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL REQUIRE THE CANDIDATE TO RELOCATE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS**
**MUST BE A US CITIZEN**
US Navy ELMR today is a robust, ultra-complex deployment of a single, enterprise, multi-zone, DSR ASTRO system. This deployment has many customizations outside to scope of ASTRO to meet customer requirements. The Navy Program ASTRO Engineer will work closely with other engineers, FSTs, CSMs to execute on technical efforts to meet contractual requirements and achieve the Navy’s communications goals. The ASTRO engineer will work on a daily basis on developing a strategy to accomplish the various migrations. The ASTRO Engineer will be hands-on, in-field executing on the integrations, migrations and expansion plans they have developed. The Engineering team in the Pacific also performs daily sustainment activities, including some on-call time, and serves as an escalation point for the field service technicians.
This individual must have extensive knowledge in the technicalities deployed by ASTRO to include, advanced networking, Cyber Security principles, Active Directory Administration, ASTRO applications (UNC, PM, UEM), ESXi, HBSS, and PKI. A minimum of 3 years experience in IT/LMR environment. Experience developing and executing ASTRO upgrades a major plus.
- Must be willing to live in Yokosuka Japan for a minimum of 3 years
- Must be willing and able to obtain DoD Secret-level clearance as required
- Must be capable of obtaining a secret clearance within 18 months of initial employment date
- Required to lift equipment of ~ 50lbs
- Required to complete standard form SF86 questionnaire for national security positions
- Demonstrated proficiency developing, deploying and troubleshooting IP networks
- Solid ability to administer and troubleshoot in an IT-type environment
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple concurrent responsibilities of varying priorities and shift focus from one to another with minimal loss of productivity or work quality.
- Travel, of up to 25% at times, may be required.
- Experience with firewalls and security related applications.
- Extensive verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and a high attention to detail
- Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and G-Suite applications.
- Must have strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola Solutions’ customers and subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as Motorola Solutions sales, engineering, project management, and customer service teams.
Desired Qualifications:
- Comp TIA Network+, MCSE, and CISSP certifications
- Four-year degree in an Information Technology (IT) or Engineering field preferred
- Experience with Host Based Security Systems (HBSS)
- Experience with CAC/PIV authentication based systems
- 2 years’ experience hands-on with Motorola ASTRO technology including Zone Core, ASTRO Networking, Microsoft Active Directory, MacAfee security suite, MCC7500 dispatch, NICE Logging etc
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Basic Requirements
- 3+ years in IT, networking, technician, field service, system technician/specialist, radio frequency or land mobile radio.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
Vaccine Requirement
As an employer of 100 or more employees, Motorola Solutions has implemented a policy requiring all U.S. employees reporting to a workplace (anywhere you are performing services on behalf of Motorola Solutions) where other people are present (including coworkers and customers) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by February 9, 2022. Any employees not fully vaccinated by this date will be required to participate in periodic COVID-19 testing.
If you are unable to be fully vaccinated, you may apply for a reasonable accommodation based on a qualified medical condition or religious belief. Any offer of employment will be contingent on candidate's ability to demonstrate proof of vaccination (unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on a qualified medical condition or religious belief) or willingness to participate in periodic COVID-19 testing.
Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedInternational
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 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 and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.