Cyber Security Specialist III

Company Overview:


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, Iridiums 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.
Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

What Were 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, youll 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 Youll 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
Actively identify areas of improvement within the processes of the GSS (Ground Support Services) team to ensure response activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response, and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats
Engage with Admins and Engineers across various Iridium organizations to respond to and remediate events
Research, extraction, and dissemination of industry provided intelligence on threat actors targeting the Aerospace and Telecommunications industry
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

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO:

What Youll Need to Succeed:

Bachelors degree in an Information Technology or Cyber Security field, or a combination of equivalent education and work experience/certifications
5+ years of classified systems experience required
Network and/or Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC)
Incident Response experience and/or ability to perform forensic analysis
Demonstrated proficiencies with security infrastructure
Experience implementing new security technologies
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

Well 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 the company office or in a home office.
The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer.
The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer.
For meetings in person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran.
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.