Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Security Administrator II. The role involves supporting the management and security of the enterprise network infrastructure, including deploying and maintaining security devices, monitoring security systems, and contributing to documentation and compliance efforts.
Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network security devices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other related technologies from vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, and Fortigate
Perform routine monitoring and analysis of security systems and logs to identify potential threats or misconfigurations and escalate when necessary
Assist in troubleshooting network and security issues under the guidance of senior team members
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, and runbooks with guidance
Collaborate with team members on the evaluation and implementation of security tools and solutions
Participate in vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts, and support audit and compliance activities
Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices through training and continued education
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of experience in Information Security or Network Administration
Foundational knowledge of firewall policies, VPNs, access controls, and network protocols
Exposure to or initial experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, as well as Microsoft and Linux environments
Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and data security principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues appropriately
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and present information with guidance
A proactive attitude, curiosity to learn, and willingness to contribute to team goals and projects
Provide 24/7 on-call assistance as needed to support business operations
Be able to work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 3 days in office
Be able to travel up to 10%
Be able to lift 30 lbs.
Be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Benefits
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
Glassdoor
Founded in 2001
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
501-1000 employees
http://www.iridium.com/
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
