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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will be working in a team environment to provide expert-level technical and operational security assurance for mission critical ICT and Radio systems. In this role, you are expected to proactively manage and ensure compliance with stringent service level and operational key performance measures, upholding Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) Principles as a primary focus. You will play a crucial role in independently safeguarding our organization from complex cyber threats specific to the Australian market. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures, identifying zero-day vulnerabilities, and mitigating high-stakes risks to protect our systems, networks, and sensitive data in compliance with appropriate law and regulation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven specialist to leverage their practical experience and contribute to a dynamic and challenging work environment. Success in this role will be determined by a proactive, results-oriented methodology and a commitment to continuous, expert-level professional development. You must be adept at quickly mastering new and proprietary technologies ‘on the go’ and will be rewarded with gaining experience in leading the security management of new and innovative system solutions, applications, and processes. As a specialist, you will be given the opportunity to lead and mentor while utilising Motorola labs and testing facilities.

Job Description

• Hands on technical role in a mission critical technology environment.

• Contribute to, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards across the enterprise.

• Lead and execute regular, comprehensive security audits to identify vulnerabilities and dictate appropriate remediation solutions.

• Monitor, analyse (e.g., SIEM analysis), and expertly respond to systems and networks for potential security breaches, leading incident response activities (Within the scope of the engagement).

• Research and to stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies.

• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures are securely integrated into all Motorola systems and processes (Security by Design).

• Deploy, and manage advanced security tools such as next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and advanced endpoint protection.

• Perform and interpret results from independent vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and prioritise potential weaknesses. Including the presentation to senior customer stakeholders

• Develop and deliver high-impact training and awareness programs to educate employees about best practices for information security, including participation in the Cyber Security Champions program.

• Maintain expert knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and ensure continuous and demonstrable compliance (e.g., ISM, PSPF).

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of dedicated experience in a security-focused engineering or analyst role.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science.

• Alternatively: Relevant Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or relevant GIAC certifications).

• Demonstrated expert knowledge and proven application of relevant Australian legal and regulatory requirements, such as the Privacy Act or the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

• Proven hands-on expertise securing complex ICT systems (networking, virtualization, cloud).

• Expert working proficiency in verbal and written English, including the ability to compose executive-level security reports.

• The role will require a minimum Australian baseline security clearance and as such only applicants that are eligible need apply.

Desirable:

• Experience in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation (SOAR) and threat hunting.

• Industry certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS/Azure Security Specialty) or advanced networking (e.g., CCNP Security).

• Practical experience conducting penetration testing and/or managing red team/blue team exercises.

Travel Requirements

None

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 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.