Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team! This person will be responsible for discovering vulnerabilities and risks on IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) equipment located both locally and remotely at locations in the US and non-US. This role with ensure ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring of network traffic, and ensuring hardware and software applications are updated. On the Space Development Agency (SDA) Cyber IT Operations team, as a Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all of the necessary security updates are documented, applied, and reported in a timely manner. You will thrive/succeed in this role if you are able to work independently for specialized Cyber security tasks, and also as a team when new products or solutions are required to be evaluated and proposed to the customer.

This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security/SCI Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate, implement, and document security for all identified systems and components
• Support efforts necessary to receive ATO (Authority to Operate) certification from various government customers
• Document and apply necessary controls to identified Systems to achieve self-certification required to meet 800-171, 800-172, and 800-53 compliance
• Initiate automation, where possible, to effectively triage and address security alerts
• Serve as an escalation point for security analysts and admins on the Government Special Services team
• Engage with Admins and Engineers across various Iridium organizations to respond to and remediate events
• Respond to service requests and incident tickets within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Maintain existing IT security elements; implement upgrades, replacements and new equipment as directed
• Foster security awareness and ensure security controls are operating effectively
• Maintain operational reports for Key Performance Indicators as well as weekly and monthly metrics
• Maintain proper Change Control and Configuration Management processes
• Maintain all monitoring systems and travel to remote sites to perform scans and gather data not accessible from the home site

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology or Cyber Security field, or a combination of equivalent education and work experience/certifications
• 5+ years of systems experience required
• Network and/or Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
• Demonstrated proficiencies with security infrastructure
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
• Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Direct experience with Government customers in a classified environment
• Cloud-based Security control methodologies in both classified and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) environments
• LINUX and/or Windows System Admin CLI experience

We’ll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 50% including military bases, remote locations within and outside of the US
• Be able lift up to 50 pounds
• US Citizenship required

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer. 

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.