Network Engineer (Western US)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.

Department Overview

Job Description

Motorola Solutions VESTA NEXT Routing Services is a portfolio of products and services that deliver the critical elements needed to enable and operate a NextGen Core Services (NGCS) solution. The call and multimedia routing subsystem technology is known as VESTA® Router. VESTA Router is responsible for receiving the incoming emergency calls, voice, SMS and multimedia, in an NENA i3 SIP format from the originating service provider (OSP). The VESTA NEXT NG9-1-1 Call Routing Service is specifically designed and engineered to provide a scalable solution that accommodates both legacy and Next Generation call routing.

The role of the NextGen Core Services Network Engineer is to design and implement transport networks that connect Next Generation 911 call traffic between Originating Service Providers (OSP’s), through our Vesta Core Router Solution and to Public Safety Answering Points. This includes configuration planning of IT, Transport, and network system interfaces.This position also assists in defining the technical requirements and solutions for maintaining, monitoring and managing the deployed network. The Network Engineer positively impacts the integration processes, including requirements gathering, solution definition, implementation planning, and execution.

• Plans, research, and evaluate designs using third party products, carrier backhaul, and microwave solutions to create solutions for Emergency Service IP Networks (Esinet) solutions for PSAP to Data Center interconnectivity. 
• Prepare detailed specification, configuration and documentation from high and low level network designs. Consult on technical RFP responses and ensure integration needs are captured and planned.
• Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Develops alternative routing scenarios and changes in required sequence of network activities. 
• Conduct internal and external presentations
• Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods. 
• Provide solutions for unique environments that may require Layer 2 or Layer 3 functions including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, QoS, ACLs, NAT, and DNS solutions.
• Define third party product configurations that include switching, routing, DNS, Firewall, and Load balancing functions.
• Create and execute acceptance test plans with emphasis on NGCS Operation.
• Provide continuous improvement support with Product and Deployment teams to increase quality and efficiency of the NextGen Core Services Network Designs.
• Mentor Staff and junior staff in system design and deployment.
• Own issues and exceptions and works them through to resolution.
• Produce transparent written and verbal communications.
• Ensure expectations for delivery or resolution are met and communicated transparently to clients, both internal and external.

Plans, research, and evaluate designs using third party products, carrier backhaul, and microwave solutions to create solutions for Emergency Service IP Networks (Esinet) solutions for PSAP to Data Center interconnectivity. 

Prepare detailed specification, configuration and documentation from high and low level network designs. Consult on technical RFP responses and ensure integration needs are captured and planned.

Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Develops alternative routing scenarios and changes in required sequence of network activities. 

Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods. 

Provide solutions for unique environments that may require Layer 2 or Layer 3 functions including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, QoS, ACLs, NAT, and DNS solutions.

Define third party product configurations that include switching, routing, DNS, Firewall, and Load balancing functions.

Create and execute acceptance test plans with emphasis on NGCS Operation.

Provide continuous improvement support with Product and Deployment teams to increase quality and efficiency of the NextGen Core Services Network Designs.

Mentor Staff and junior staff in system design and deployment.

Own issues and exceptions and works them through to resolution.

Produce transparent written and verbal communications.

Ensure expectations for delivery or resolution are met and communicated transparently to clients, both internal and external.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or other job related degree from an accredited college or university.

A minimum of 5 years experience working in a Network or Systems Engineering role with an emphasis in a Government service environment.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or other job related degree from an accredited college or university.

A minimum of 5 years experience working in a Network or Systems Engineering role with an emphasis in a Government service environment.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

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.

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