IT Cloud Security Analyst III

Iridium; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Iridium is seeking an IT Security (Cloud) Analyst to join our IT Security department. You’ll establish security standards and solutions for Iridium’s cloud services and gain experience securing cloud-based solutions for a commercial satellite telecommunications organization.

You’ll need 5+ years in IT Security / Cloud Analyst, strong AWS and Azure knowledge, and solid troubleshooting across cloud, network, and application layers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Security / Cloud Analyst or similar role.
• Familiarity with cloud security services in AWS and Azure.
• Strong troubleshooting across cloud, network, and application layers.
• Strong communication skills; able to present analyses and issues to stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to manage upward and be proactive in communication.
• Confident in building valuable relationships and taking ownership of work.
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud security risk and coordinate remediation timelines with account owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Triage and remediate findings from CSPM tooling (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty) by severity and business impact.
• Monitor and respond to cloud-native security events across multi-account AWS environments.
• Partner with Cloud Engineering to embed security in CI/CD, IaC, and deployment workflows.
• Use and maintain cloud security runbooks, SOPs, and hardened baseline standards.
• Configure and tune security tooling, IAM policies, SCPs, guardrails, and automated compliance checks.
• Maintain and utilize scripts and automation for repeatable security operations tasks.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS Security

Azure Security

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Ownership

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

5+ years IT Security / Cloud Analyst experience

Job description

Iridium 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze cloud security risk and help coordinate remediation timelines with account owners, engineers, and stakeholders
• Help triage and remediate findings from CSPM tooling (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty) based on severity and business impact
• Monitor and respond to cloud-native security events across multi-account AWS environments
• Partner with Cloud Engineering to ensure security is embedded in CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and deployment workflows
• Use and maintain cloud security runbooks, SOPs, and hardened baseline standards
• Configure and tune security tooling, IAM policies, SCPs, guardrails, and automated compliance checks
• Maintain and utilize scripts and automation for repeatable security operations tasks where appropriate

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in an IT Security / Cloud Analyst or similar role
• Solid familiarity with cloud security services in AWS and Azure
• Troubleshooting skills across cloud infrastructure, network, and application layers
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
• Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge

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

• Cloud / Professional Certifications
• Experience with CNAPP
• Exposure to AI/LLM-based security tools or automation workflows

We’ll also need you to:

• Be on call
• Be able to work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 60% (3 days per week) of your time in office
• Be able to travel occasionnally

This 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.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

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