Cybersecurity Analyst (FedRAMP)

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.

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst where you'll play a critical role in assessing and analyzing cybersecurity documentation for client information systems. You'll apply your scripting skills to develop and improve automations that streamline our assessment processes. Your work will align with FISMA NIST RMF for Federal Civilian Agencies RMF for DoD IT FedRAMP and departmental standards with a primary focus on FedRAMP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews for assessments understand their needs and provide effective solutions.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection interviews and tests to evaluate compliance with relevant standards such as FISMA NIST RMF and FedRAMP.

• Creating scripts and/or utilizing scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve the efficiency of security assessments reporting and evidence collection.

• Conduct system and network vulnerability scanning and analysis using tools such as Nessus/ACAS SCC and DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer.

• Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation with an emphasis on creating scripts to automate analysis and report generation.

• Work independently or as part of a client delivery team in a fast-paced deadline-driven remote environment.

• Travel up to 25% for client engagements as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently in face-to-face and phone interactions with clients.

• Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing FedRAMP FISMA NIST/DoD RMF and NIST SP 800-series publications.

• Demonstrable scripting skills in at least one language (e.g. Python PowerShell Bash) for task automation.

• Beginner knowledge of testing tools such as Nessus/ACAS SCC DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer.

• 1+ years of experience in performing or participating in FISMA-based security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.

• Experience in creating and maintaining scripts for cybersecurity tools and processes such as vulnerability scanning or compliance checks.

• Proficiency in performing technical assessments using standard industry tools such as Nessus DB Protect Acunetix and ACAS (for DoD).

• Strong organizational planning and attention to detail skills.

• Self-motivated with a strong technical aptitude.

• Must obtain a FedRAMP required (A2LA R311) industry certification within 3 months.

The candidate 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)

Target Base Salary Range: $85000 - $95000 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.

Required Skills:

• High School diploma Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or Technology required.

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

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

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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.

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer 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. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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