Staff Network 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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The NGCS Engineering team is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of the network infrastructure supporting Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) platform for NG9-1-1. This team delivers and maintains mission-critical network environments that enable the routing of emergency voice, SMS, and multimedia communications across geographically distributed data centers. The team works closely with internal engineering, product, and operations organizations, as well as external partners and carriers, to ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance of public safety communication systems.
Job Description
About the Role Motorola Solutions VESTA NEXT Routing Services delivers Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) supporting NG9-1-1 call routing across mission-critical public safety environments. The VESTA® Router platform enables the routing of voice, SMS, and multimedia emergency communications using NENA i3 standards to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). This role is part of the Infrastructure Engineering team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network infrastructure supporting NGCS deployments across geographically distributed data centers. The Network Engineer will design, implement, and support complex, multi-tenant network environments that underpin NG9-1-1 call routing services. This role requires strong ownership of network infrastructure supporting high availability, low latency, and resilient call delivery in mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement network solutions supporting NGCS infrastructure, including ESInet connectivity between PSAPs, carriers, and data centers Configure and support Layer 2/Layer 3 networking including BGP, OSPF, VRRP, QoS, ACLs, NAT, and DNS Support integration with carrier networks and third-party providers (OSP interconnects, backhaul, transport) Deploy and maintain network components including switching, routing, firewalls (e.g., FortiGate), load balancing, and DNS services Participate in network architecture design, capacity planning, and performance optimization Develop and execute Methods of Procedure (MoPs) for network upgrades, expansions, and maintenance activities Support change management processes, including participation in internal and customer CAB reviews Troubleshoot complex network issues across distributed environments and drive resolution to completion Collaborate with Product, Deployment, and Operations teams to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in a Network Engineer or similar role Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network design principles Experience supporting mission-critical or high-availability environments Hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and network security technologies Experience with virtualized network environments (e.g., VMware, NSX, or similar) preferred Familiarity with multi-tenant or service provider environments preferred Certifications (CCNA/CCNP or equivalent) preferred Additional Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability in a team environment Experience documenting and executing operational procedures Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts Ability to mentor and support team development Additional Requirements Participation in on-call rotation is required Ability to work within structured operational and change management processes Ownership mindset with accountability for issue resolution and service delivery #LI-NJ1 #LI-REMOTE Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering or related infrastructure roles Hands-on experience with routing and switching fundamentals (TCP/IP, Layer 2/Layer 3 networking) Hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate), VMware (ESXi/NSX), Orolia (Safran), or similar platforms Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments Travel Requirements 50-75% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 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. Apply To This Job