How to get a job at Motorola Solutions: Elgina Batyrbekova's experience

Elgina Batyrbekova, 25 years old, city — Chicago, Application Security Engineer, @elgina_usa

About Me

I was born in Bishkek. I work as an Application Security Engineer in the cybersecurity department at Motorola Solutions. My job involves ensuring application security and protecting data.

I have been working at this company for over a year. This place offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Join Motorola Solutions

I found information about the vacancy on the company's website and submitted an application. The process consisted of two stages: the first stage included an interview with the team manager, and the second was a technical interview aimed at assessing programming skills.

For those who want to join an international company, I would advise thorough preparation: study the company and its products, as well as work out answers to frequently asked questions. It is important to demonstrate your skills and confidence. Many mistakenly focus only on the technical part, but I recommend paying more attention to behavioral questions and developing soft skills.

Work Features

Currently, I am working on a project related to improving the security of internal applications. My role includes analyzing vulnerabilities and implementing security best practices.

For analysis, I use various tools and platforms to track weaknesses and vulnerabilities, as well as programming languages such as Python and Java.

The greatest challenge for me initially was the language barrier: for the first six months, I felt insecure when communicating with American colleagues. But after half a year, I got used to it and successfully integrated into the team.

My key skills include technical knowledge in the field of security, analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

The company I work for provides many opportunities for professional development: training programs, certifications, participation in international conferences, and even funding for university education up to $8000 per year.

Working in an international team requires flexibility and openness to cultural differences. This is an experience that not only enriches professionally but also broadens personal horizons through the exchange of ideas and approaches.

Advantages include a diversity of ideas and approaches; also, teams from different countries work in our company, it is interesting to work with different nationalities and learn about their culture.

One memorable moment was participating in the Women in Cybersecurity conference in Tennessee, where I spent four days and learned a lot about new trends in the field of security. All travel expenses were paid by the company.

For success in the field of cybersecurity, as in IT in general, it is important to constantly learn, develop skills, and be ready to adapt to rapid technological changes.

About Life Abroad

I moved first and then found a job. This approach allowed me to better adapt to life in a new country.

In Kyrgyzstan, I managed to work in a bank for only four months, so I couldn't fully immerse myself in the local work process. However, I can note that in America, special attention is paid to the balance between work and personal life, as well as respect for everyone's personal boundaries.

For those planning to live and work abroad, I advise being open to new acquaintances, studying the local culture and language. This will significantly speed up adaptation and help establish professional connections.