Senior IT Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity & Networking

About the Role The Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Systems Engineer will provide comprehensive security and networking oversight for Motorola Solutions' Applied Technology Department's mission-critical systems, aligning with NIST SP 800-171/53 CMMC requirements. This role blends hands-on technical execution with strategic risk management within a highly regulated government-compliance environment. What You'll Do

• Define and architect enterprise-grade security reference architectures, overseeing the full lifecycle implementation of key solutions including Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Data-At-Rest Encryption.
• Develop, optimize & maintain Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platforms to enhance log collection, analysis, and threat detection.
• Serve as the technical lead for NIST and CMMC compliance, spearheading audit preparations and technical controls; collaborate with IT Security Policy engineer to verify controls meet policy.
• Act as the Incident Response Lead, guiding triage, containment, root-cause analysis, and recovery for security incidents.
• Design, deploy, and maintain security-focused network infrastructure including Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, and VPNs; enforce strict network segmentation.
• Lead the Vulnerability Management Program with automated scanning tools and high-priority remediation across infrastructure; focus on zero-day mitigation.
• Provide architecture guidance for Linux and Windows server environments, ensuring secure baselines and continuous configuration monitoring.
• Develop and enforce security policy standards through automation, leveraging PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current with threats, technologies, and defense-industrial-base regulations.
• Oversee deployment and management of patch/configuration management systems (e.g., SCCM, Ansible) to maintain a hardened security posture. What We're Looking For
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise networking solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Expert-level knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments and security best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for system management and security operations.
• Experience implementing regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001).
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and advanced troubleshooting skills with ability to independently drive complex projects to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting technical systems.
• Ability to interface with customers and internal teams effectively. Nice to Have
• Professional Security certification such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or Certified CMMC Professional (CCP).
• Deep experience with virtualization and cloud security principles (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Direct experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience leading Incident Response tabletop exercises and formal documentation. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $72,700 - $115,400 USD per year.
• Our U.S. Benefits include incentive bonus plans, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with Company Match, 10 Paid Holidays, Generous Paid Time Off.