Iridium · 2 months ago
Principal Cyber Architect II
US-VA-Reston
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
12+ years expIridium is an award-winning satellite communications company that is seeking a motivated Principal Cyber Architect II to join their Government-focused Cybersecurity Architecture Team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for the design and integration of secure cyber architectures, ensuring mission-critical systems meet cybersecurity and compliance requirements while fostering innovation.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Validate, design, and evolve secure cyber architectures for classified and unclassified systems supporting space-ground operations
Define, document, and communicate cybersecurity architecture roadmaps and implementation strategies
Lead design reviews and technical discussions on security architecture, cross-domain solutions, zero trust, encryption, and defensive cyber operations
Collaborate with engineering, network, and operations stakeholders to ensure cyber protections are fully integrated and aligned with mission priorities
Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across complex system interdependencies
Drive modernization efforts by integrating automation, orchestration, and cyber analytics capabilities
Stay current on emerging cyber technologies, frameworks, and adversary tactics, and evaluate their applicability to mission requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
12+ years experience in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or cyber systems design supporting government or mission-critical systems
5+ years supporting cross-domain or multi-enclave government networks
Proven ability to develop detailed cyber architecture documentation, risk assessments, diagrams, and presentations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and confidently recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
Be a strategic thinker who demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness
Be able to analyze a situation or problem and come up with effective solutions
Can easily form relationships with military, government, and executive leadership and encourage cross-functional team building
The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks according to deadline and budget limitations
Be proactive in finding new and enhanced ways of doing things and sharing your knowledge with others
Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and technologies including Zero Trust, NIST RMF, encryption, firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, and secure enclave design
Experience with security automation tools, orchestration platforms, and compliance monitoring
This position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Preferred
Active certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent
Familiarity with space communications, satellite-ground cybersecurity, or secure space transport architectures
Experience integrating Zero Trust solutions, automated compliance tools, and cyber analytics platforms
Company
Iridium
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-09-24IPO
Leadership Team
Matthew Desch
CEO
Gregory Pelton
Chief Technology Officer
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