Senior IT Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity & Networking

Motorola Solutions

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Work type
On-site
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Salary
$72,700–$115,400 / yr
Posted
137 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · Senior IT Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity & Networking

Senior IT Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity & Networking joins the Applied Technology team to provide comprehensive security and networking oversight for mission-critical systems within a highly regulated government compliance framework. This role involves designing and maintaining enterprise-grade security architectures, including EDR, DLP, MFA, and Data-At-Rest Encryption. The engineer will manage SIEM platforms, lead NIST and CMMC compliance efforts, and serve as the Incident Response Lead for triage and remediation. Daily tasks include managing network infrastructure with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls, overseeing vulnerability management programs, and securing Linux and Windows server environments. Technical requirements include proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting to automate security toolsets. The role also involves orchestrating patch management via SCCM or Ansible while ensuring robust security posture across hardware and software systems within the defense industrial base.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement enterprise security architectures including EDR, DLP, MFA, and data encryption.
  • Manage SIEM platforms to improve log collection, analysis, and threat detection capabilities.
  • Lead technical efforts for NIST and CMMC compliance and oversee audit preparations.
  • Act as the primary Incident Response Lead for triage, containment, and root-cause analysis.
  • Deploy and maintain security-focused network infrastructure including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
  • Manage the Vulnerability Management Program by implementing automated scanning and driving remediation.
  • Provide architectural guidance for Linux and Windows server environments to ensure secure baselines.
  • Automate security policy enforcement and tool integration using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.
  • Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in Information Security Engineering focusing on enterprise-level system design and deployment.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise networking solutions with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments and security best practices.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent tools.
  • Proven experience implementing and maintaining regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or ISO 27001.
  • Professional Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or Certified CMMC Professional are preferred.

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