Product Security Architect (Hybrid)

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 OverviewAbout the Position
The Product Security Architect is responsible for designing and advising on the security posture of our product environments at Motorola Solutions.
About The Team
The Product Security Architecture Team (PSAT) is an integral part of the corporate Product Security organization and is responsible for integrating security by design into the products created by our partner organizations in the business. Our PSAT consists of experienced security professionals that possess strong technical and communication skills, along with a proven track record of leadership demonstrated in leading key security architecture initiatives across the company.
Description
As a Product Security Architect, you will be responsible for helping design, implement, and maintain the security posture of our product environments in partnership with our product teams. You will be working as part of a team leading our strategic initiative to shift security left and work to build a secure-by-design culture within our product teams. By leading discussions with product teams and various stakeholders regarding security design considerations and implementations, serving as a subject-matter expert, and rolling out threat modeling initiatives, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the products that drive our business forward. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for product security and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
Job Description

We are looking for a Product Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of security architectures across our product portfolio. This role plays a critical part in integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), guiding product teams with hands-on expertise, and defining scalable, standards-based security practices that align with evolving threats and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and Mature Threat Modeling Programs: Lead and enhance our existing threat modeling practices. Integrate threat modeling into the product development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure actionable security requirements are derived and implemented.

• Define Technical Cybersecurity Standards: Establish and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity standards, guidelines, and patterns for product development. Ensure these standards align with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, OWASP) and regulatory requirements.

• Provide Technical Cyber Architecture Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert to product teams, offering hands-on architectural guidance to embed security into product designs and implementations. Provide technical guidance to teams on solutioning and addressing complex cyber related issues.

• Enhance Logging and Monitoring Capabilities: Define requirements and provide architectural guidance for robust logging and monitoring solutions across our product portfolio. Ensure effective detection and response capabilities for security incidents.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with engineering, product management, legal, and other stakeholders to ensure security is an integral part of our product strategy. Clearly communicate complex security topics to diverse audiences.

• Stay Abreast of Emerging Threats: Continuously research and evaluate new and emerging security threats, technologies, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) to proactively enhance our security posture.

Skills:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing threat modeling programs (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD).

• Demonstrable experience in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with defining and enforcing technical security standards and controls.

• Familiarity with security considerations for AI/ML systems is highly desirable.

• Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles and practices.

• Experience with logging and monitoring tools and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of common application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25) and mitigation techniques.

• Proficiency in security architecture principles and frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, identity and access management, and data protection.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment.

• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI DSS, ATT&CK, D3FEND, CIS, CSF, NICE, CAF.

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100 USD - $196,200 USD

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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 10+ years experience in cyber security and/or architecture

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

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, 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.

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