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Senior Account Executive Cybersecurity (Federal)

Motorola Solutions


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000
Posted: 16 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
At Motorola Solutions we are committed to helping to keep people safer everywhere. Our safety and security ecosystem connects public safety agencies defense and enterprises to enable the critical collaboration needed for a proactive approach to security. Within our commercial enterprise sector our cybersecurity division delivers the cutting-edge technology and deep tactical protection required to build a resilient foundation for organizations to confidently move forward.

Motorola Solutions Cybersecurity Services (MSI) seeks to hire a highly motivated individual with a passion for cybersecurity services this role you will champion our portfolio of advanced cybersecurity advisory & compliance services nationwide serving as an essential subject matter expert and trusted partner to our customers. You will operate at the intersection of private enterprises and federal & state government agencies guiding c-suite and director-level decision-makers toward a proactive safety and security ecosystem.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve or exceed assigned vertical sales quota on a consistent repeatable and transparent basis

  • Target new logos and lead complex sales efforts to deeply penetrate strategic prospect accounts

  • Accurately forecast revenue pipelines while maintaining exceptional Salesforce hygiene and regional visibility

  • Understand unique client business goals and design modern security solutions that mitigate risk exposure

  • Prepare and demonstrate sophisticated product capabilities illustrating key technical features benefits and applicable use cases

  • Elevate customer conversations from immediate point-in-time problems to broader strategic discussions

  • Possess the ability to source qualified opportunities independently and manage the sales cycle from opportunity identification to closure

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients to

  • Work side-by-side with delivery teams and external partners as an SME to secure future business and retire collective vertical goals

  • Serve as an active conduit between prospects clients and internal business units to communicate essential technical enhancements

  • Represent the organization with confidence and clear intent at high-profile security conferences trade shows and community industry events and on appropriate social media platforms

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with 4 years of sales account management engineering information technology cybersecurity military and/or public safety

  • OR 8 years experience in sales account management engineering information technology cybersecurity military and/or public safety

  • Possession of globally recognized security certifications such as CISM CISSP CISA CEH or Security preferred

  • Demonstrated sales experience with recognized cybersecurity frameworks like FedRAMP GovRAMP and CMMC.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal & state/local procurement processes and strategies

  • Experience coordinating and writing responses to solicitations for services

  • Previous background collaborating directly with technical deployment engineers or risk management consulting practices

  • Strong communication skills to effectively present complex security concepts financial returns and risk models to Directors and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

  • Ability to navigate multivariate long-cycle enterprise deals using target account selling or formal consultative sales methodologies

  • Vertical-Alignment Strategy to operate productively and independently across the United States with a willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Location/Travel:

  • Preferred candidates will reside in the United States

  • Expected to travel within the United States and assigned territory up to 25-50% of the time

Target Base Salary Range: $100000 - $120000 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 4 years of sales account management engineering information technology cybersecurity military and/or public safety

  • OR 8 years experience in sales account management engineering information technology cybersecurity military and/or public safety


Travel Requirements
25-50%

Relocation Provided
None

Position Type
Experienced

Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our :

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical Dental Visionbenefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 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.

Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more

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