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Iridium lists this Principal Systems Security Administrator (Relocation Bonus) opportunity in chandler, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Principal Systems Security Administrator (Relocation Bonus) – Iridium
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.
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 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. Relocation bonus provided! Inquire about details.
Relocation bonus provided! Inquire about details.
What We’re Looking For
If you are experienced in cybersecurity, systems security, and infrastructure protection, and have over 10 years of experience, you will be excited about the Principal Systems Security Administrator opening with Iridium on our Technology, Development, and Operations team. As a Principal Systems Security Administrator, you’ll be responsible for managing multiple activities and projects, including those with cross-functional teams, to ensure the safety and security of Iridium’s government installations and technical infrastructure. You will focus primarily on monitoring, maintaining, and strengthening the security posture of critical systems and networks. You will thrive in this role if you have a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity standards, enjoy solving complex problems, and can independently drive initiatives to completion in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
What You’ll Do
Interface with technical teams across a variety of topics and provide technical support to the team on behalf of the Satellite Operations & Development department, the datacenter/infrastructure group, and Gateway engineering
Oversee the upgrade and maintenance of existing system security elements; implementation of security upgrades, patches, modifications
Be responsible for responding to alerts and taking corrective action; providing root cause analysis and developing improvements
Independently monitor systems for proper operation, error conditions, and unauthorized changes
Oversee security scans and generate government specified reports to maintain a highly secure profile across all networking and computational systems; select and direct the replacement of information security tools and technologies as new systems become available
Play a key role in validating information assurance security compliance mandates in accordance with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) benchmarks and/or industry standards (Center for Internet Security (CIS), SANS, etc.)
Oversee and perform security hardening per Space Force and DISA IAVA standards
Lead engineering support efforts related to design, build-out, update, operations, and maintenance of core system applications and components in the Iridium/government datacenters
Support programs in other departments to ensure system and device security is properly implemented in new designs
Coach and provide training or suggestions to team members and colleagues as required
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/MIS (master’s degree preferred) or combination of equivalent education and work experience/certifications
10+ years’ experience in security administration or similar field
Advanced understanding of security technologies including STIG, IAVA, ACAS scanning, Cyber Security and how they apply to application development and operational support across a secure global network
Advanced understanding of NIST, FIPS, CNSSP, and other DoD security requirements
Experience with configuration, management, and enforcement of network security systems such as firewalls, McAfee ePO, Tenable.sc, and Nessus
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey requirements and analyses clearly
Ability to build meaningful relationships with customers and senior leadership
Comfort with providing constructive feedback and driving solutions to completion
Creativity and resourcefulness to make reliable decisions on new assignments
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table
Experience with Cisco routers, firewalls, and switches (NXOS, IOS, PAN-OS, ASA)
Experience with Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto firewalls or similar security appliances
Knowledge of Cisco UCS Architecture to support Virtual Infrastructure
Experience with system administration and network monitoring tools such as Sciencelogic, Splunk Enterprise, Nagios
Experience with system backups, monitoring, and DoD-compliant partitioning
Experience in network system design requirements for hardware, OS, software procurement
We’ll also need you to
Participate in 24x7 on-call support when necessary
Work primarily in an office setting with extensive computer use
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Seniorities and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
Industries: Satellite Telecommunications and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
Who can apply
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