Sr Systems Engineer - Hybrid - Greater Chicago Area

Motorola Solutions

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
ILChicago, ILSchaumburg, ILPalatine, ILWestmont, IL
Salary
$95,000–$120,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $108k
$82k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $141,575–$195,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

Motorola Solutions currently has 122 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$150,000 across 108 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Systems Engineer - Hybrid - Greater Chicago Area

As a System Engineer at Motorola Solutions in the Greater Chicago area, you will join a high-performance Upgrade Team responsible for managing technical aspects of mission-critical digital communication system upgrades. Your day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing radio network upgrades involving servers, network devices, and RF equipment, preparing customer presentations, and documenting systems comprehensively. You must have expertise in radio communications, IP networking, server management, and multi-vendor hardware such as Juniper, Cisco, and Nokia. Additionally, proficiency in scripting languages like Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, and Python is essential, along with strong communication skills to present complex topics to non-technical audiences. This role involves 20% travel across North America to ensure seamless system integration for government and public safety customers.

What you'll do

  • Oversee technical aspects of assigned projects for mission-critical communication systems.
  • Upgrade radio networks including servers, network, and RF devices.
  • Present complex system information to non-technical customer audiences.
  • Complete detailed system documentation for project deliverables.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with multi-vendor hardware and networking equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge in radio communication systems, including RF and IP networking.
  • Experience with multi-vendor hardware and network protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments, scripting languages (Ansible, Bash).
  • Direct customer-facing experience and excellent presentation skills to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to lead projects, manage risks, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
  • Comfortable delegating tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred certifications: CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, CCNA or equivalent.

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