Principal Cyber Architect II

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.

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.

Iridium is seeking a motivated Principal Cyber Architect II to join our Government-focused Cybersecurity Architecture Team supporting a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Principal Cyber Architect II, you'll provide technical leadership and vision for the design, development, and integration of secure cyber architectures across a hybrid space-ground environment. You will ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent cybersecurity, resiliency, and compliance requirements while enabling innovation and operational effectiveness. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy developing enterprise-level cybersecurity strategies, shaping secure system designs, evaluating risks, and guiding teams through complex technical decisions aligned to mission needs.

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).

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

• 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

• 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

• Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be on call with the ability to support virtual meetings across various timezones
• Be able to travel up to 15% to various Iridium/partner sites
• This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of Iridium's U.S. government contracts, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.