Sr Cloud Software Security Architect (US Remote)

Motorola Solutions - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Salt Lake City, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Compliance and Security Architect at Motorola Solutions is responsible for ensuring the compliance and security of the cloud platform and products. This role involves leading the organization through maturity and compliance processes related to security frameworks, collaborating with Data Privacy teams, and representing the cloud platform team in external audits. The architect will develop technical solutions and methods to enhance security and compliance, making significant contributions to the engineering culture and standards within the software product division.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the technical requirements needed to implement the NIST Cybersecurity framework, while following industry best practices and benchmarks like OWASP, CIS, and DoD.
• Create architecture diagrams, a tech inventory, security methods, and solutions that align with standard cloud security principles, such as the 'well architected framework' of Azure and AWS.
• Ensure security is built into the cloud platform from the ground up, including secure architecture, design, coding, and vulnerability management.
• Create comprehensive documentation for security implementations across the system, including Kubernetes cluster security, FIPS-compliant cryptography, authentication/encryption methods, and network architecture.
• Guide product development teams on application and use of risk analysis techniques and procedures.
• Work with Product Managers and Engineering Teams to understand product functionalities and help implement security methods and technologies that comply with NIST 800-53.
• Perform technical gap analysis (including threat and risk assessments) and collaborate with Product Management and Risk Owners to prioritize security and compliance work.
• Act as the technical expert in achieving maturity, compliance, and accreditation to security frameworks like ISO 2700x, FedRAMP, CJIS, Canada CCCS, and Australia IRAP.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in compliance and security architecture, particularly in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of NIST Cybersecurity framework and related security standards.
• Experience with cloud security principles and frameworks such as AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Ability to perform risk analysis and threat assessments.
• Experience in guiding product teams on security compliance and best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance processes.
• Experience with external audits and customer presentations regarding cybersecurity solutions.
• Knowledge of additional security frameworks such as ISO 2700x, FedRAMP, CJIS, Canada CCCS, and Australia IRAP.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.