Cyber Security Specialist

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s 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

The Motorola Solutions team is engaged in high-impact programs, requiring deep collaboration within a fast-paced environment of software, network, and system engineers. This role involves leading the architecture, implementation, and rigorous testing of security controls for a variety of mission-critical applications and multi-vendor systems. Because Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) are increasingly converging, this position requires a unique ability to secure cyber-physical systems where human safety and system reliability are as critical as data confidentiality.
About the Position As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will provide expert-level hands on technical and operational security assurance for mission-critical ICT and industrial systems. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization from complex cyber threats specific to the Australian market and globally. You will be responsible for architecting robust security measures, identifying zero-day vulnerabilities in industrial ecosystems, and mitigating high-stakes risks in compliance with both industrial standards and Australian law. Success in this role requires a proactive methodology and the ability to master proprietary technologies "on the go," particularly within the industrial systems ecosystem.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• OT Security Assessments: Lead and execute comprehensive security audits and maturity assessments on Operational Technology environments, including familiarity with Siemens' SINEC Security Inspector and SINEC Security Monitor, applying the "Zone and Conduit" model for network segmentation.

• industrial controls Ecosystem Hardening: Execute hands-on technical hardening and configuration of industrial controls-heavy environments (80% focus).

• Industrial Networking: Deploy and manage advanced security tools such as SCALANCE S Industrial Security Appliances and demilitarized zones (DMZ) to protect industrial protocols like PROFINET and OPC UA, including configuring the SINEC Secure Connect Zero Trust platform.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure continuous and demonstrable compliance with NIST CSF 2.0 (specifically the "Govern" function), IEC 62443 standards, and the Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF).

• Government Standards: Maintain expert knowledge of relevant Australian Government requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

• International Travel: Perform on-site security assessments for globally deployed mission-critical systems, requiring  international travel (estimated up to 50% depending on project needs)

Basic Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience in a security-focused engineering or specialist role, with a demonstrated focus on industrial or mission-critical environments.

• Frameworks: Demonstrated application of NIST CSF 2.0, IEC 62443, and maturity-based assessments using AESCSF or similar frameworks.

• Communication: Expert proficiency in composing executive-level security reports that translate technical and OT risks into strategic business language.

• Clearance: Must hold (or be eligible for) a minimum Australian Baseline security clearance.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.