Motorola Solutions
Senior Product Security Architect
Motorola Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Company Overview
Motorola Solutions: we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview
Motorola's Access Control Division (formerly OpenPath, now Avigilon Alta) aims to improve workdays with smart office technology at your front door. We are looking for candidates who can help build, scale and innovate on our industry-leading platform for access control and office automation. Strong analytical and software skills are required to contribute to our team-centric approach to product development.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of secure architectures across products and services. Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews to identify and mitigate risks. Experience developing and implementing threat modeling programs (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD). Demonstrable experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Azure). Define and enforce technical security standards and controls. Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles and practices. Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure coding practices and adoption of industry best practices. Define and oversee security testing, including SAST, DAST, and penetration testing. Ensure products comply with relevant security standards, certifications, and regulations (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI DSS, ATT&CK, D3FEND, CIS, CSF, CAF). Support product security incident response processes, including root cause analysis and mitigation strategies. Monitor emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to proactively investigate, remediate, and integrate new protections. Drive continuous improvement of product security posture by identifying gaps and implementing solutions. Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, guidelines, and framework.
Cybersecurity Leadership Overseeing product infrastructure security, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring. Maintain incident response plans and conduct simulations across U.S. and EU teams. Oversee vulnerability management and phishing simulations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enforce secure development lifecycle practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms to support threat prevention, detection, and response.
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate information security and data protection initiatives ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Serve as a strategic partner to IT and Engineering teams on risk matters.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in product security and/or cybersecurity. Strong understanding of technical concepts: SAST, DAST, SCM, IdP, Kernel, Firmware, WAF, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, cloud security, etc. Knowledge of major frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA, etc. Experience with cross-border regulatory compliance (especially EU data privacy). Certifications such as CSSP, CEH, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC are strongly preferred.
Preferred Traits: Excellent verbal and written communication, able to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. High emotional intelligence across cultures and time zones. Experience in a high-growth tech environment or SaaS business. Calm under pressure—especially during incidents or audits. Familiarity with security considerations for AI/ML systems is highly desirable.
Compensation and Benefits Target Base Salary Range: $112,300 - $185,000. Pay within this range varies based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Required Basic Information Bachelors Degree 5+ years of experience in product security, cybersecurity, and/or regulatory compliance Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
Travel and Other Details Travel Requirements: Under 10% Relocation Provided: None Position Type: Experienced Referral Payment Plan: No
Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K 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. 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 health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Motorola Solutions: we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview
Motorola's Access Control Division (formerly OpenPath, now Avigilon Alta) aims to improve workdays with smart office technology at your front door. We are looking for candidates who can help build, scale and innovate on our industry-leading platform for access control and office automation. Strong analytical and software skills are required to contribute to our team-centric approach to product development.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of secure architectures across products and services. Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews to identify and mitigate risks. Experience developing and implementing threat modeling programs (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD). Demonstrable experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Azure). Define and enforce technical security standards and controls. Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles and practices. Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure coding practices and adoption of industry best practices. Define and oversee security testing, including SAST, DAST, and penetration testing. Ensure products comply with relevant security standards, certifications, and regulations (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI DSS, ATT&CK, D3FEND, CIS, CSF, CAF). Support product security incident response processes, including root cause analysis and mitigation strategies. Monitor emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to proactively investigate, remediate, and integrate new protections. Drive continuous improvement of product security posture by identifying gaps and implementing solutions. Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, guidelines, and framework.
Cybersecurity Leadership Overseeing product infrastructure security, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring. Maintain incident response plans and conduct simulations across U.S. and EU teams. Oversee vulnerability management and phishing simulations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enforce secure development lifecycle practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms to support threat prevention, detection, and response.
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate information security and data protection initiatives ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Serve as a strategic partner to IT and Engineering teams on risk matters.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in product security and/or cybersecurity. Strong understanding of technical concepts: SAST, DAST, SCM, IdP, Kernel, Firmware, WAF, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, cloud security, etc. Knowledge of major frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA, etc. Experience with cross-border regulatory compliance (especially EU data privacy). Certifications such as CSSP, CEH, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC are strongly preferred.
Preferred Traits: Excellent verbal and written communication, able to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. High emotional intelligence across cultures and time zones. Experience in a high-growth tech environment or SaaS business. Calm under pressure—especially during incidents or audits. Familiarity with security considerations for AI/ML systems is highly desirable.
Compensation and Benefits Target Base Salary Range: $112,300 - $185,000. Pay within this range varies based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Required Basic Information Bachelors Degree 5+ years of experience in product security, cybersecurity, and/or regulatory compliance Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
Travel and Other Details Travel Requirements: Under 10% Relocation Provided: None Position Type: Experienced Referral Payment Plan: No
Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K 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. 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 health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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