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Principal Cyber Architect II (Reston)
Principal Cyber Architect II (Reston)Iridium • Reston, VA, US
Principal Cyber Architect II (Reston)

Principal Cyber Architect II (Reston)

Iridium • Reston, VA, US
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What Were Looking For :

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, youll 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. Youll 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).

What Youll Do :

  • 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

What Youll Need to Succeed :

  • Bachelors 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
  • Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table :

  • 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
  • Well also need you to :

  • 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 Iridiums U.S. government contracts, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens.
  • Work Environment :

    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.

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