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For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.\nNow part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.\nJoin our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nIridium is seeking a IT Security (Cloud) Analyst to join our IT Security department. As a Security Analyst, you’ll be responsible for establishing and supporting security standards and solutions for Iridium’s cloud services. Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience in securing cloud based solutions for a commercial satellite telecommunication organization. You’ll thrive in this role if you want to work in the commercial space industry and want to take the next step in your security career.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nAnalyze cloud security risk and help coordinate remediation timelines with account owners, engineers, and stakeholders\nHelp triage and remediate findings from CSPM tooling (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty) based on severity and business impact\nMonitor and respond to cloud-native security events across multi-account AWS environments\nPartner with Cloud Engineering to ensure security is embedded in CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and deployment workflows\nUse and maintain cloud security runbooks, SOPs, and hardened baseline standards\nConfigure and tune security tooling, IAM policies, SCPs, guardrails, and automated compliance checks\nMaintain and utilize scripts and automation for repeatable security operations tasks where appropriate\nWhat You’ll Need to Succeed:\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree\n5+ years of experience in an IT Security / Cloud Analyst or similar role\nSolid familiarity with cloud security services in AWS (IAM, VPC, GuardDuty, Security Hub)and Azure\nPrior configuration and administration of CSPM/CNAP tools (Orca, Wiz, Prisma Cloud)\nTroubleshooting skills across cloud infrastructure, network, and application layers\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues\nPossess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions\nBe comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed\nHave confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others\nMust be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work\nBe active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge\nThings That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:\nCloud / Professional Certifications (AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect / SysOps)\nExperience with CNAPP\nExposure to AI/LLM-based security tools or automation workflows\nWe’ll also need you to:\nBe on call\nBe able to work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 60% (3 days per week) of your time in office\nBe able to travel occasionally\nBe a US Citizen\nWork Environment:\nThis position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer. For meetings in-person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.\nWe believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least four days per week (approximately 80%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.\nAdditional Information\nThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. 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