Company Overview: Aireon has deployed the world's first and global space-based air traffic surveillance system, which is revolutionizing the entire aviation industry. The Aireon system provides real-time aircraft monitoring spanning never before covered areas of the planet, including remote, oceanic and polar regions. Aireon's receivers are hosted on the Iridium constellation, which consists of 66 operational satellites in low-earth orbit and utilizes a unique cross-linked satellite architecture creating a web of coverage around the world. The Aireon system enables safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly aviation travel, resulting in significant CO2 emission reductions. Numerous Air Navigation Service Providers have already signed on as customers and are receiving Aireon's space-based ADS-B data, including NAV CANADA, NATS (UK), Naviair (Denmark), Enav (Italy), the Irish Aviation Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Air Traffic and Navigation Services (South Africa) and more. We are committed to offering an employment experience and benefits package that enables you and your family to grow with us and to share in our success. Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities: Operating within the Aireon Network Engineering Group, the System Administrator- Security Engineer is responsible for helping to set up, maintain and manage Aireon's on-premises infrastructure as an integral part of the team implementing, and maintaining Aireon's operational networks for distributing data to customers. The Engineer refines requirements, processes and solutions to deploy systems that meet stringent security requirements for maintaining a robust security posture from network, OS and application-level security framework. They install systems, configure automation to ease system administration, setup and administer centralized authentication solutions and help roll out and maintain a wide range of IP network and Server Security Controls. The Engineer works closely with Aireon's internal and external security teams, software design, systems engineering, test, and subcontractors to validate and improve system security designs and implementations. They are a subject matter expert providing Tier III support for responding to escalated security incidents at the system administration and network layers. They determine the root cause and work quickly with vendors, engineering, and subcontractors to resolve problems when they occur. They ensure that the continuous monitoring of system resources is maintained to include patch updates and hardware/software configurations as related to maintaining a high level of operational security across the deployed architecture. The System Administrator - Security Engineer also collects and evaluates performance data to identify potential systemic problems, help tune systems for better performance, and to ensure sufficient capacity to support Aireon's operational needs. Effective communication and adeptness at working with a variety of personalities and skill sets across multiple organizations, multiple time zones and willingness to contribute broadly in a fast-paced, start-up environment will be a key part of this role. What You'll DoResponsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of operational, test, and development systems with a goal of maintaining system operationsReviews and approves subcontractor hardware and software, changes, and implementations for required system or OS security updatesConducts or assists with both network and system level network penetration testsContributes to trade studies for evaluating alternative designs based upon IT security risksProvides operational Tier II/III support for analyzing and resolving system-level security issuesManages backups, off-site archives, and disaster recovery system readinessHelps implement, administer, and maintain centralized user authentication systemsHelps maintain deployed hardware and system configuration inventory, licenses, and asset data.Helps develop and refine procedures for identifying and mitigating common system issuesSupports system-level testing for resilience, redundancy, and performanceSysAdmin-Security TasksResponsible for hands-on installation, administration, and patching of RHEL/CentOS and UNIX operating systemsWorks with user-level applications to help instigate and manage change requests and incidents related to security or authentication issuesUses tools like Ansible, Puppet, etc. to implement automation of sysadmin tasksConducts or assists with both network and system level network penetration testsRepresents Aireon with external vendors for responding to system monitoring for security incidents Experience & Education Requirements / EEO: Required QualificationsDemonstrated hands-on experience installing, configuring and administering Linux and UNIX systemsUnderstanding of Internet protocols, OS security controls, and OS network configurationExperience collecting and evaluating OS performance data and identifying security level gaps and improvementsExperience with network monitoring and configuration capture toolsExperience administering centralized authentication services like AD or LDAPExperience with virtualization and containers is a plusExperience working in a configuration-managed operational environment with rigorous security controls is advantageousFamiliarity with ticketing systems, issue tracking, and collaboration toolsAbility to handle multiple simultaneous assignmentsAbility to quickly learn and embrace Aireon's Security and Safety cultureAbility to work as part of a team comprised of internal and external resources located in multiple geo-graphic locations and time-zonesFlexibility to take on additional roles related to technical system development, testing, and operations to help where neededProactive communicator with strong written and verbal skillsGeneral knowledge or experience with IP network operations to include network switching/routing (OSI Layer 2/3)General knowledge or experience with Cisco IOS and/or Juniper OSUS Citizen or US permanent residentDesired Qualifications2+ years of engineering or computer science degree3+ years of professional sysadmin and/or IT engineering experienceExperience or current security certifications in one or more of the following (or equivalent)CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) SecurityCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)Ability to obtain Position of Trust clearanceAbout You You are a self-starter. Sitting and waiting isn't an option. You take the initiative to make things happen. You are comfortable in multi-tasking. Managing and juggling priorities across tasks seems to come naturally in your everyday workload. You have a sense on how to balance priorities and communicate clearly when overloaded for assistance/help. You love solving problems. You enjoy digging into problems and finding the most efficient ways to solve them. You have a passion for understanding issues and tackling them in a logical fashion. You are collaborative. You're a team player who puts the interest of the team above your own. You display a positive attitude, are open and enjoy contributing. Technology is your passion. It doesn't just provide a paycheck; you are genuinely interested in what you do and the impact that it has on others. 1-3-6-12 Month Plan In the first month, we'll expect you to Get onboarded and train with your managerGet acclimated into the roleUnderstand the tools and different stakeholdersGet to know our current system's performance of our security Function. As well as, policies, and procedures in place.In 3 months, we'll expect you to Prioritization of the next three to six months of organizational improvementsBegin to document a strategic security plan that prioritizes key initiatives for the next quarterGather reporting from 3rd party vendors and advise and communicate findings to leadershipDeliver actions to focus on correcting the security standing in the organizationAt 6 months, we'll expect you to Start providing evidence of impact. Defining a portfolio of security metricsWorking closely with the Aireon Security Team, develop an automated reporting process so that the team is aligned with expectationsAddress challenges as they emergeAt 12 months, we'll expect you to Start to represent Aireon in matters relating to Information and Cyber Security with external partners and vendors Challenge existing practices and controls to drive the continual improvement of information, security, safety, and reliability across the organizationAbout the Team The Aireon Network Engineering team is a small team that collaborates closely across both operational and internal test tasks. The team also works closely with other teams and groups within Aireon to include Implementation and Test Engineering, Systems Engineering and Sales/Marketing and Operational groups. Each member of the Network Engineering team draws upon the strengths and skills across the group in both their individual as well as larger projects. Information sharing is encouraged as well as updating and maintaining shared document repositories in Sharepoint and Confluence. The team currently meets on both weekly and bi-weekly basis via MS Teams and video calls, with in office or lab sessions scheduled as required. All the team members are currently locally located within the DC-MD-VA metro area and are available for on-site meetings activities associated with the Aireon Network Engineering group. Perks and BenefitsPremium medical, dental and vision planLife Insurance and ADShort Term and Long-Term DisabilityHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement 401K plan with Employer MatchingEducation Assistance and Tuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, Floating HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveCompany Sponsored EventsEmployee Referral Program Aireon requires all employees/new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work. Aireon is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with federal, state, and local law. Aireon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.