Application Security Lead (Hybrid)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats 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

This is an opportunity for you to use user cybersecurity skills to protect the people that protect us. Our customers are first responders. Fire police and paramedics; 911 call takers and 911 dispatchers. And when we or our loved ones place that 911 call we become the customer of our customers. We want that call to be answered and we want the communications between the dispatcher and the first responder to be available. But what if that 911 call center or the communications link to the responders in the field were under attack What if you or your loved ones call to 911 went unanswered or they were unable to dispatch paramedics to your location because they had been taken down by ransomware This is not just theoretical; it is happening. First responders and 911 call centers are under attack around the globe and this is a chance to fight back.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Application Security Lead to drive the secure software development lifecycle (S-SDLC) across Motorola Solutions Inc. You will be part of a global team of application security engineers leading the implementation of application security best practices and partner closely with engineering and business stakeholders to champion a culture of security across the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing an application security strategy targeting SAST OSS best practices.

• Promote and advocate for a collaborative and security focused culture among all developer communities globally.

• Lead and develop a team of application security engineers.

• Drive and/or support application security projects and initiatives to completion across various technology stacks and development methodologies.

• Interface with MSI development teams to provide guidance and enablement on various secure software development life-cycle (SDLC) activities.

• Support the execution and implementation of the secure software development life-cycle (S-SDLC) activities among all MSI Products and Services.

• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to accomplish shared objectives

• Strong team player with the ability to work with a geographically dispersed team

• Engage with business leads and senior-level stakeholders to educate consult and socialize application security initiatives and practices.

• Define develop and deliver application security training and awareness materials.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal planning and organizational skills.

• Experience with organizational change management

• Ability to multi-task with a strong sense of urgency; ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to concisely illustrate concepts in words and diagrams

• Ability to clearly explain and justify ideas when faced with competing alternatives.

• Ability to research and learn new topics and become functional with them quickly.

• Extremely comfortable with working with remote team members.

• Strong orientation to leadership teamwork and positive communication; a flexible dynamic selfdemanding and proactive individual able to motivate him/herself and others

• Experience managing direct reportsAbility to develop and implement targeted strategies to solve complex problems

• Strong background in software development and modern programming languages (Java C# Python Go)

• Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10) attack techniques and remediation tactics/strategies.

• Experience with current DevOps methodologies and practices (CI/CD)

• Proficient in delivering and speaking to technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences.

• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity and secure coding principles and best practices

• Skill in using code analysis tools like SAST DAST tools

• Knowledge of application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g. buffer overflow cross-site scripting injections race conditions replay return-oriented attacks malicious code)

Target Base Salary Range:$98100 USD - $196200 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.

Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago and/or Schaumburg office 1-2 days per week.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 8 years of software development experience

• AND 5 years of application security and/or cyber security experience

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

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical Dental Visionbenefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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