Company: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Location: Schaumburg, IL Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 03/09/2026 Job Categories:
Education, Government and Policy, Information Technology, Military
Job Description
Security Operations Technician
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
Our customers are public safety agencies, governments, and military organizations that use our mission-critical communications systems. The Security Update Service team, part of the Motorola Solutions cybersecurity services organization, protects mission-critical systems by ensuring security updates are verified, tested, and installed.
Job Description
As a hybrid security update service technician, you will be responsible for applying monthly and quarterly operating system security patch updates to mission critical systems and ensuring they are protected from cyber threats. This position will follow documented processes to ensure that critical infrastructure is returned to service as soon as possible in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Verify and apply security patches and updates for Windows and Linux based operating systems, VMware solutions, and other technologies
Troubleshoot system and network issues that result from updates
Work directly with customers to provide reporting and status of updates
Communicate relevant patch information with customers and other teams
Coordinate with Motorola and customers for scheduled maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure proper system operation
Hands on experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
High level knowledge of networking concepts (i.e. network devices, IP addresses, ports, and protocols)
High level knowledge of virtualization concepts (VMWare ESXI)
Experience performing troubleshooting, break fix, or technical support on Windows or Linux operating systems
Preferred Skills:
Hands on experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
Strong organizational skills
Strong networking experience preferred
Target Base Salary Range: $58,000 - $75,000 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.
Basic Requirements
Required Skills:
High School diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or Technology
2+ years of experience working as a Technician is required.
Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts
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Travel Requirements
10-25%
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.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Company Name:Motorola Solutions, Inc. Contact Email: Website:https://motorolasolutions.wd5.mywor... Company Description:
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.