IT Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview
Join a team that powers the technology behind lifesaving decisions. At Motorola Solutions, the Dispatch Consoles team builds mission-critical systems used by 911 call-takers and dispatchers to coordinate emergency response across police, fire, medical, and other public safety agencies. These are the systems that help first responders get where they're needed-fast.

Our IP-based dispatch platforms seamlessly integrate analog and digital radio, tone paging, telephony, and more-bringing vital information into a single interface designed for speed, accuracy, and efficiency. If you're excited by technology that truly makes a difference, this is where you belong.
Job Description

We're looking for a driven and curious IT Engineer to join our Engineering team in Lexington, SC. If you're passionate about building robust, secure, and efficient lab environments, and enjoy solving complex technical puzzles that support cutting-edge development-read on.

This role is all about making engineering run smoothly-from deploying hardened operating systems to managing lab hardware, wiring up racks, and collaborating with global teams. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our engineers can test and build the software that supports real-world emergency services.

Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations :

• Lab Infrastructure Management: Own and evolve the lab environment-design, implement, and maintain a testing space that supports rapid and reliable development.
• Hardware Oversight: Take the lead on managing the physical gear-PCs, servers, routers, switches, storage arrays-keeping everything running at peak performance.
• OS & Image Deployment: Develop secure, stable OS images for distribution, ensuring consistency across the board.
• End-to-End Technical Support: Be the go-to expert for hardware and software support in our labs and data centers, while also assisting with platform qualification and product testing.
• Team Collaboration: Work side-by-side with our engineering team, contributing to lab operations and bridging the gap with global IT counterparts.

• Infrastructure Implementation: Get hands-on with cabling, racking servers, and configuring enterprise-grade equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field - highly preferred
• Experience: At least five years of IT support experience, specifically in Windows Server and network administration.
• Location: Must be able to work on-site in Lexington, South Carolina.

Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills

• Operating Systems: Strong professional experience with Microsoft Windows platforms.
• Server Management: Deep understanding of Windows Server, including Active Directory and WSUS.
• Hardware Know-how: Skilled in upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting PC and server hardware.
• Virtualization Pro: Proficient with Hyper-V and managing virtual environments.
• Networking Confidence: Able to configure and support switches and routers with ease.
• Linux Familiarity: Some exposure to Linux systems is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: A natural problem-solver with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent Communicator: Clear, concise, and effective in both spoken and written communication.
• Team Player: Collaborative, supportive, and ready to jump in wherever needed.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Server+
  • CCNA

Target Base Salary Range: $89,300 - $133,900 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

Associate's degree with at least 5 years (OR 7+ years of equivalent experience) in IT support, specifically in Windows Server and network administration.

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

Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 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. 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.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.