Job Description
Develops, designs, evaluates, and/or modifies systems consistent with customer and regulatory requirements. Develops system architecture, and ensures the integrity of the architecture/design. Systems Engineers handle the software configuration to make sure everything works given the various customer configurations.
Provide technical leadership across a broad range of technologies including; APCO P25 radio systems, Voice Logging systems, Networking and Infrastructure as well as Windows and Linux based operating systems administration.
Act as a technical escalation point for Network Operations Centre (NOC) staff, Field and Operations Engineers requiring technical assistance.
Oversee the operational health, security and maintenance of mission critical public safety systems that fall under the scope of the Operations Engineering team.
Manage the day-to-day operational priorities and activities of the operations engineering team.
Oversee asset lifecycle process including the tracking, planning, acquisition, implementation, testing, and eventual decommissioning of assets.
Identify and resolve systemic issues impacting operations or customers using the ITIL framework, while actively promoting compliance with ITIL service management processes.
Maintain and enhance the accuracy and completeness of technical, procedural, and as-built documentation.
Maintain a skills matrix to facilitate skill development and career progression for the team, while actively mentoring and coaching Operations Engineers in both technical and career aspects.
Foster a culture of continual improvement by promoting best practices, identifying areas for enhancement, offering training and professional development opportunities for team members, and overseeing changes to ensure alignment with these best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, effective service delivery, and the achievement of contractual compliance and customer satisfaction by driving high-quality operations engineering services. This collaboration also includes producing regular reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Participate in service review meetings as the technical representative to provide technical insights and recommendations on the performance and quality of services provided.
Participate in an on-call rotation schedule as a Major Incident Manager (MIM).
Other duties as required, relevant to the Operations Engineering and support of the mission critical communication solutions to Motorola's Government and Enterprise clients in Victoria.
Stay updated on emerging technologies in LMR, RF communications, and public safety systems to define future roadmaps for the ASTRO P25 platform.
Provide regular updates on engineering performance to senior leadership.
Work closely with Cyber Security team to ensure best security practices are followed.
Basic Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION: Essential
Tertiary qualifications in engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical / Electronic) or equivalent field. Desirable:
ITIL Foundations V4 certification. ● Eligibility for or Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Essential
Extensive experience in leading engineering teams and delivering results within deadlines.
Substantial technical expertise and experience in LMR systems, with a strong emphasis on ASTRO P25 technology and public safety communication requirements. Desirable:
Familiarity with tools, systems, and methodologies relevant to communication industry.
Experience in mentoring and developing team members.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams.
Customer focused and committed to customer with outstanding customer relationship skills.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and strong collaboration abilities to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers.
Decisive decision making.
A positive attitude with a can-do mentality to be creative, resourceful and deliver results.
Innovative self-starter with the initiative and drive to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies focused on achieving engineering goals and efficiencies.
Proficiency in engineering tools, software, and systems
- Travel Requirements
- Under 10%
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
