FedRAMP Cybersecurity Analyst (Junior) US Remote

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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 one of the original FedRAMP-accredited 3PAOs, we remain one of the top 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 Description Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in assessing and analyzing cybersecurity documentation for client information systems. You'll apply your scripting skills to develop and improve automations that streamline our assessment processes. Your work will align with FISMA, NIST RMF for Federal Civilian Agencies, RMF for DoD IT, FedRAMP, and departmental standards, with a primary focus on FedRAMP.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews for assessments, understand their needs, and provide effective solutions.Conduct comprehensive assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection, interviews, and tests to evaluate compliance with relevant standards such as FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP.Create scripts and utilize scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and improve the 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 Skillsand Qualifications Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently in face-to-face and phone interactions with clients.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.Junior Assessor Certifications 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 Qualifications1+ years of experience in performing or participating in FISMA-based security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.Experiencein 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.Experienceand 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 US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Consistent 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr Motorola Solutions

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