Iridium · 2 months ago
Cyber Security Specialist III
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company. They are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist responsible for discovering vulnerabilities and risks on IT and OT equipment, ensuring ongoing vulnerability scans, and applying necessary security updates in a timely manner.
MobileWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
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
Preferred
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
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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