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 Overview

Our IT organization isn’t just here to support our business. We’re here to reinvent it – by changing how our customers, partners, and employees interact with our company. To do that, we’re looking for people who bring great ideas and who make our partners’ ideas better. Intellectually curious advisors (not order takers) who focus on outcomes to creatively solve business problems. People who not only embrace change but who accelerate it.

Job Description

 As a dynamic technology enterprise that operates on a global scale, Motorola Solutions presents a target for malicious actors. We face various threats, from internal to external, from opportunistic to the most persistent. Are you interested in joining the cat-and-mouse game of combatting attacks against a large and complex enterprise? We are offering the opportunity to join the External Threat Response team to fight advanced adversaries and improve our security posture through threat hunting, security architecture, vulnerability management, digital forensics, and other information security projects.

 As a member of the Enterprise Information Security team, the Cyber Defense Professional has a broad impact on our company and our customers through our world-class information security program. Team members have the chance to design new ways to detect attacks and adversaries and create the tools needed to face new attack techniques as they emerge. We are looking for someone excited to learn, enthusiastic about the possibilities, and ready to take the initiative to help shape our future. Collaboration, communication, and a strong orientation toward success as a team will be key.  

MSI provides a work environment that encompasses workplace flexibility, continued professional growth through paid training and certifications, conferences and seminars, and education assistance. Our culture encourages the honing of current skills and the building of new capabilities. We prize flexibility, continuous improvement, and collaboration both within the team and with industry peers.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Self-driven, creative, and can operate independently

• Technical expertise 

• Continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen and advance MSI’s Threat Intelligence Program

• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Summary: A cybersecurity professional is responsible for safeguarding an organization's digital assets by continuously monitoring operations, networks, and infrastructure for potential threats. This role involves rapid incident classification and response, implementing comprehensive Incident Response plans, and supporting advanced network defense techniques. The professional must track cyber threat actors, document security incidents, analyze logs for anomalies, and conduct forensic investigations. Additionally, they are tasked with driving organizational learning from security events, recommending security enhancements to management, and ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into future security strategies. This multifaceted position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture.

• Monitoring all operations, networks, and infrastructure for security issues and investigating incidents as needed.

• Being able to quickly classify an incident and begin the necessary course of action.

• Plan and carry out an organization’s Incident Response (IR) plan.

• Provides support for complex computer network exploitation and defense techniques, including deterring, identifying, and investigating computer and network intrusions.

• Monitors specific cyber threat actors to understand their tactics and techniques.

• Prepare reports that document security incidents and the extent of the damage caused by the incident.

• Ability to review logs to identify unusual behavior in the network and endpoint devices.

• Ability to perform forensic analysis.

• Drive lessons learned and remediation activities throughout the organization.

• Recommend security enhancements to management or team.

Requirements:

• Experience and training in Information Security, Computer Systems Engineering, or Network Engineering.

• Experience in a Security Operations Center or Network Operations Center

• Experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP minimum)

• Familiarity with 2 of the 3 major operating systems available (Windows, Linux, and MacOS)

• Ability to piece together small pieces of information from multiple sources to tell a larger story

• Knowledge of major attack types (e.g., phishing, web app compromise, maldocs)

• Understanding of vulnerabilities and exploits.

• Experience with analyzing and distilling logs (e.g., firewall, web application, Active Directory)

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or Lockheed Cyber Kill Chain

• Experience with SIEM tools and firewalls.

• Ability to script in Shell (Bash or Powershell) & Python - desired

• Experience conveying complex information in simple, succinct explanations

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment, including non-standard work hours  in response to Information Security incidents

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Information Security or related degree

• Knowledge in IT Security, audit, analysis, or investigative systems and procedures. 

• Knowledge of using multiple industry-standard security tools (Splunk, XDR, XSOAR, etc.)

• Understanding of Incident Response/Security Operations Center 

Basic Requirements

• Master's Degree with 0+ years of professional experience

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

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 email [email protected].