Motorola Solutions
FedRAMP Cybersecurity Analyst (Junior) US Remote
Motorola Solutions, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Company Overview: Motorola Solutions a global company focused on people and safety through critical communications, video security, and command center technologies. Department Overview: As one of the original FedRAMP-accredited 3PAOs, we help Cloud Service Providers navigate FedRAMP, including assessments of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS clouds, and engineering secure clouds to meet FedRAMP requirements. Job Description
Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you'll assess and analyze cybersecurity documentation for client information systems. You'll apply scripting skills to develop automations that streamline assessment processes. Work aligns with FISMA, NIST RMF for Federal Civilian Agencies, RMF for DoD IT, FedRAMP, and departmental standards, with a primary focus on FedRAMP. Responsibilities
Engage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews for assessments, understand needs, and provide effective solutions. Conduct comprehensive assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection, interviews, and tests to evaluate compliance with FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP. Create scripts and utilize scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and improve 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. Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly in client interactions. 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. 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 junior assessor 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
1+ years of experience in performing or participating in FISMA-based security Assessment and Authorization 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). Ability to identify and mitigate cyber security risks through formal assessment activities. Experience and technical knowledge in security engineering, secure architecture development, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, applied cryptography, and application security. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the CJIS Security Policy and requires successfully passing a fingerprint background check. Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000. Pay transparency note: Pay within this range varies based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the candidate. #LI-DB1 Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher. 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
10-25% Relocation Provided
None Position Type
Experienced Referral Payment Plan
Yes 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 committed to an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company Overview: Motorola Solutions a global company focused on people and safety through critical communications, video security, and command center technologies. Department Overview: As one of the original FedRAMP-accredited 3PAOs, we help Cloud Service Providers navigate FedRAMP, including assessments of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS clouds, and engineering secure clouds to meet FedRAMP requirements. Job Description
Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you'll assess and analyze cybersecurity documentation for client information systems. You'll apply scripting skills to develop automations that streamline assessment processes. Work aligns with FISMA, NIST RMF for Federal Civilian Agencies, RMF for DoD IT, FedRAMP, and departmental standards, with a primary focus on FedRAMP. Responsibilities
Engage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews for assessments, understand needs, and provide effective solutions. Conduct comprehensive assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection, interviews, and tests to evaluate compliance with FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP. Create scripts and utilize scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and improve 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. Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly in client interactions. 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. 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 junior assessor 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
1+ years of experience in performing or participating in FISMA-based security Assessment and Authorization 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). Ability to identify and mitigate cyber security risks through formal assessment activities. Experience and technical knowledge in security engineering, secure architecture development, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, applied cryptography, and application security. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the CJIS Security Policy and requires successfully passing a fingerprint background check. Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000. Pay transparency note: Pay within this range varies based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the candidate. #LI-DB1 Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher. 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
10-25% Relocation Provided
None Position Type
Experienced Referral Payment Plan
Yes 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 committed to an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr