Sr. Solutions Architect (US REMOTE)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThe Solutions Architect team is comprised of staff with various skill levels in various knowledge domains related to all the solutions in the Command Center suite. The Solutions Architect team delivers technical solutions by collaborating with Project Managers, Application Specialists, other Solutions Architects, customers, software developers, and any other resources needed to ensure the success of the project.
Job Description

**Note: Candidate may reside anywhere in the US. Preferred candidate will reside in the western region

Responsibilities involve the integration of programmatic, technical, systems engineering, business, and personnel elements of a project, including:

• Understanding the technical requirements, concepts of operation, and architecture of the overall solution. It requires working closely with the Pre- and Post-Sales teams to align the requirements with customer solution needs.

• Leading and defending the project's technical and programmatic decisions. It requires identifying customer expectation mismatches and working with the Project Manager to mitigate them.

• Tailoring and applying change management and systems engineering processes. Requires working with the customer and engineering teams when implementing solutions including third-party applications.

• Assists Project Management in developing and managing costs and schedules by identifying technical risks to the deployment plan and suggesting mitigation options for those risks.

• Participating as the technical counterpart to the Project Manager for the third-party, customer, and internal meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or an Associate's Degree in a technical or engineering field and 6+ years of technical or engineering experience; OR 8+ years of experience in delivering Public Safety projects in a technical role or enterprise-level technical deployment projects.

• Excellent presentation skills, highly skilled with drawing and diagramming tools (such as MS Visio or similar).

• Strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English.

• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

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Basic Requirements

• Min. of a Associate's Degree in an engineering or technical field and 6+ years of engineering or technical experience

• OR 8+ years of engineering or technical experience

• This position is subject to working in high-security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

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

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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 email [email protected].