Principal Cyber Architect II

Iridium Satellite • Reston, VA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

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).

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
• 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 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees