Motorola Solutions

Cybersecurity Engineer (FedRAMP) (US Remote)

Motorola Solutions$90K — $100K *
US-Anywhere
+ 48 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years equivalent experience.
  • Must obtain background clearance as required by government requirements.
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is essential.
  • Advanced Industry Certification (CISA, CISM, etc.) required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute comprehensive security assessments for compliance with FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP.
  • Guide cross-functional teams and facilitate compliance discussions with a security framework expertise.
  • Author original assessment reports and customer compliance documentation.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and analysis using various tools.
  • Identify and apply vulnerability remediations and risk mitigation strategies for clients.
  • Engage with client stakeholders for technical assessments and expert guidance.
  • Mentor team members in secure cloud architecture and risk management activities.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description

Department Overview

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places, enabling the collaboration between public safety agencies, defense, and enterprises that is critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Our team is dedicated to "Solving for safer" by evaluating, guiding, and securing mission-critical client infrastructure across complex security frameworks.
Job Description

Join our team as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, where you will execute and lead advanced security assessments for client information systems. In this role, you will apply deep technical expertise to guide clients through FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST RMF requirements. You will lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and support secure cloud architecture and risk mitigation activities, with a primary focus on FedRAMP. We believe that everything starts with our people, and we empower each team member to bring their authentic self to help protect what matters most. Whether you hold a degree or equivalent practical experience, you will work independently or as part of a client delivery team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Compliance Leadership

  • Lead and execute comprehensive security assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation, performing evidence collection, and conducting interviews to evaluate compliance with FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP standards

  • Guide cross-functional teams and lead compliance discussions, demonstrating expert understanding of security frameworks, architectures, and control requirements

  • Author clear, accurate, and original assessment reports, attestations, and customer-facing compliance documentation

Technical Security & Vulnerability Management

  • Perform system and network vulnerability scanning and analysis using automated and manual techniques with tools such as Nessus, ACAS, DB Protect, WebInspect, NMAP, and DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer

  • Identify, validate, and apply vulnerability remediations, fix procedures, and risk mitigation strategies for client environments

  • Apply deep technical knowledge in security engineering, secure architecture design, authentication protocols, applied cryptography, and application security

Client Engagement & Mentorship

  • Engage directly with client stakeholders through clear communication to conduct interviews, lead technical assessment discussions, and provide expert guidance

  • Mentor team members and support secure cloud architecture design and risk mitigation activities

  • Inform customers of cybersecurity concerns and clearly explain how compliance across various standards and frameworks is achieved

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years equivalent experience.​

  • Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

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

Job Requirements:

Technical Expertise

  • Security Engineering Knowledge to evaluate secure architecture design, system and network security, authentication protocols, applied cryptography, and application security

  • Framework Mastery demonstrating expert knowledge of Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST/DoD RMF, and NIST SP 800-series publications

  • Tool Proficiency using testing and assessment tools such as Nessus/ACAS, SCC, DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer, NMAP, and Acunetix

  • Advanced Industry Certification required holding at least one of the following: CISA, CISM, or an advanced equivalent in accordance with A2LA R311

  • English Communication to effectively deliver technical guidance and articulate complex compliance standards verbally and in writing

Professional Experience

  • Documentation & Reporting to author original assessment reports, attestations, and technical compliance documentation

  • Team Collaboration to operate self-motivated and independently or collaboratively within a remote, fast-paced team environment

  • Travel Flexibility to travel up to 25% as required for various client engagements

This position must have at least one industry certification from the following list:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cyber Ops)

  • Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

  • ​GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

  • GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)

  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate)

  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)

  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE)

  • CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+)

  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

  • Securing Cisco® Networks with Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER)

Preferred Qualifications

  • To qualify as a senior level, the applicant must also hold a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in addition to the certification listed above

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

  • Selected Candidate will perform FedRAMP 20x Assessments so familiarity with the requirements is encouraged

  • Experience leading or managing complex information security projects

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

  • Successful completion of the FedRAMP Baltimore Cyber Range

  • Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as it relates to Information Security and Information Assurance

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

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 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.

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Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years equivalent experience.

  • Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

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


Travel Requirements

25-50%
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!

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola provides products, technologies, and services for mobile, wireline digital communication, information, and entertainment applications. Its product portfolio includes smartphones operating on the Android operating system, feature phones, media tablet devices, wireless accessories, and more. Its range of smartphone products includes the Moto X first generation, Moto X second generation, Moto G first generation, Moto G second generation, and more. It is also the manufacturer of Moto 360, a smartwatch that provides services such as notifications, updates, and other related features. It also provides monitors, cordless phones, applications, and accessories such as cases, wireless headsets, wireless speakers, and more. In addition, it provides multimedia content, including video, voice, messaging, and cloud-based and Internet-based applications and services to multiple screens such as mobile devices, televisions, media tablets, and personal computers. Its Medios service platform enables service providers to deliver content on devices. Motorola is based in Chicago, Illinois. It primarily sells its products in the United States, China, Brazil, and Singapore. Motorola currently operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Motorola Solutions Careers

Join the dynamic team at Motorola Solutions today and be part of a company renowned for its relentless innovation, leadership in technology, and a commitment to professional excellence. As a global leader in communications and electronics, Motorola Solutions offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Motorola Solutions, you will collaborate with a diverse team of experts who are at the forefront of technological innovation and public safety solutions. Our work impacts lives, ensuring safety and security for communities around the world. You will be part of a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and where every team member’s contribution is valued. Lead in Innovation and Technology Motorola Solutions is not just about radios and hardware; we are at the cutting edge of software solutions, AI, and data analytics. By joining our team, you will work on groundbreaking projects that redefine how public safety communicates in the digital age. Your work will help develop smart solutions that keep people safe and businesses thriving. Grow Your Career With Motorola Solutions, your career trajectory is boundless. We offer a variety of professional development and leadership training programs to help you hone your skills and advance within the company. From internships to full-time positions, Motorola Solutions is committed to nurturing talent and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Benefits and Culture Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that supports their life and well-being. These include health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible working arrangements. At Motorola Solutions, we believe in maintaining a work-life balance that fosters both personal and professional growth. Join Our Team Explore the numerous employment opportunities at Motorola Solutions. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, we have positions ranging from engineering to marketing, sales to project management. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Networking and Professional Development Motorola Solutions values networking and connections within the industry. We encourage our employees to engage in various professional groups and forums to enhance their networking skills and industry knowledge. This engagement is pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment and sparking innovation within our teams. Internship Programs Our internship programs offer a robust introduction to the world of public safety solutions and communications technology. Interns at Motorola Solutions gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and participating in projects that make real-world impacts. Stay Connected Join the Motorola Solutions career community to stay updated on new job openings, company news, and industry developments. Tailor your job search with our career tools and get tips on crafting the perfect resume and acing your interview. Search Motorola Solutions Jobs Ready to start your journey with Motorola Solutions? Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for individuals who are driven, creative, and ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Motorola Solutions.
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Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$42.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$949 million
Founded
1928
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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