Cybersecurity Engineer FedRAMP - US Remote

Motorola Solutions; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to perform and lead FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST RMF assessments for client information systems. The role focuses on secure cloud architecture, vulnerability management, and clear, actionable reporting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of FISMA A&A experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Remote work is supported with substantial travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FISMA-based security Assessment & Authorization activities.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain active security clearance.
• Expert knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF; strong cloud security understanding.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to perform interviews and lead assessment discussions.
• Analyze security controls and craft evidence-supported assessments.
• Prepare reports, attestations, and customer-facing documentation.
• Lead remediation planning and guidance with cross-functional teams.

Skills

FedRAMP

NIST RMF

Security assessment

Vulnerability scanning

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

NMAP

DISA STIGs

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer FedRAMP - US RemoteSkip to main content**Motorola Solutions values your privacy** Our website is set to allow cookies. We use cookies to improve your website experience, the products and services we offer and to make your digital experience personalized to you. Learn more about the cookies we use on our website using this tool. You can set your cookie personal preferences. By using our site, you are accepting our Cookie Policy.#Cybersecurity Engineer FedRAMP - US Remote page is loaded## Cybersecurity Engineer FedRAMP - US RemoteApplylocations: Illinois Remote Work: Washington, US Offsite: Kentucky, US Offsite: North Carolina, US Offsite: Colorado, US Offsitetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R66969## **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**As one of the original FedRAMP accredited 3PAOs, we remain one of the few companies who have helped Cloud Service Providers successfully navigate the FedRAMP process. With successful assessments of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS clouds, our experience covers every type of cloud environment. We also specialize in helping organizations engineer secure clouds to meet FedRAMP's demanding requirements.## Job DescriptionJoin our team as a Cybersecurity Engineer, where you will execute and/or lead advanced security assessments for client information systems. You will apply deep technical and compliance expertise to evaluate, advise, and guide clients through FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST RMF requirements. You will also lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and support secure cloud architecture and risk mitigation activities, with a primary focus on FedRAMP.**Key Responsibilities:*** Engage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews, lead assessment discussions, and provide expert guidance and solutions.* Utilize expertise in security engineering, secure architecture design, system and network security, authentication protocols, applied cryptography, and application security.* Conduct comprehensive security assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection, interviews, and testing to evaluate compliance with relevant standards such as FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP.* 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.* Perform identification and application of vulnerability remediations, fix procedures, and when necessary mitigation techniques.* Identify, recommend, and validate vulnerability remediation actions, fix procedures, and mitigation strategies.* Lead compliance-related and technical discussions, demonstrating expert understanding of security frameworks, architectures, and control requirements.* Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration, delivery, and communication.* Prepare clear, accurate, and original reports, attestations, and customer-facing documentation.* Inform customers of cybersecurity issues and concerns that need to be resolved and explain how compliance to various standards and frameworks is achieved.* Work independently or as part of a client delivery team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years equivalent experience.* 3+ years of experience in performing and/or participating in FISMA based security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.* Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain an active SECRET Security Clearance.* Strong technical background in security engineering, secure architecture, system and network security, authentication protocols, applied cryptography, and application security.* Expert knowledge of Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST/DoD RMF, and NIST SP 800-series publications.* Intermediate experience with testing and assessment tools such as Nessus/ACAS, SCC, DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer, NMAP, and Acunetix.* Self-motivated and able to operate independently or as part of a team.* Ability to author original assessment reports, attestations, and compliance documentation.* Strong verbal communication, organizational, planning, and attention to detail 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.* Able to travel up to 25% as required for various client engagements.* Must hold one other advanced certification such as CISA, CISM, etc. in accordance with the A2LA R311.**The candidate must have at least one industry certification from the following list: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security).*** 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: $90,000 - $100,000 USDConsistent 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.#LI-JM3#LI-REMOTE## Basic Requirements**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.## Travel RequirementsOver 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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.