IT and Network Security Specialist

1 day ago

Hermosa Beach, California, United States Pixxel Full time
Job Summary

Pixxel is seeking a highly skilled IT and Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, design, and implementation, as well as excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure and security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Configure and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Administer and troubleshoot servers and workstations, ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Monitor and maintain network performance daily, implementing enhancements as necessary.
  • Implement and manage security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
  • Diagnose and resolve network issues and outages swiftly.
  • Provide technical support to end-users and assist with software and hardware issues.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and policies.
  • Generate reports on network performance, uptime, and security incidents.
  • Work closely with other IT professionals and departments to support company-wide projects.
  • Develop and train staff on network safety, new technologies, network protocols, and company network guidelines.
  • Lead the process for updating existing (and developing new) policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST 800-171 standards, and other data protection requirements.
Requirements
  • A strong understanding of Cybersecurity Systems Engineering in accordance to industry standards, such as NIST 800-53 RMF and ISO 27001.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages for automation tasks.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Hands-on experience with Meraki/Cisco firewalls, VPN, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
  • Security assessment of technical architecture and solutions.
  • Ability to pick company tools and protocols.
  • Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux, MAC) and network monitoring tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Hands-on experience in security systems, including vulnerability management, identity, and access management, security risk assessments, application testing, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CompTIA Network+) are preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN).
  • Experience: 5+ years experience in network security.
  • Must be a US Citizen (required).
About Pixxel

Pixxel is a space data company, building a constellation of hyperspectral earth imaging satellites and the analytical tools to mine insights from that data. Pixxel's constellation is designed to provide global coverage every 24 hours and help detect, monitor, and predict global phenomena across agriculture, mining, environment, and energy use cases.

Pixxel is on a mission to build a health monitor for the planet through a constellation of cutting-edge hyperspectral small satellites. This unique hyperspectral capability will be the key to unearth underlying, unseen problems that are invisible to satellites in orbit today.

Pixxel has collaborated with prominent organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organization, NASA JPL, and SpaceX among other leaders in the space industry. The organization is backed by Lightspeed, Radical Ventures, Relativity's Jordan Noone, Seraphim Capital, Ryan Johnson, Blume Ventures, Sparta LLC, and Accenture among others.

Recently, Pixxel successfully raised $36 Million in its Series B funding round, with participation from new investors like Google, alongside existing investors, bringing the company's total venture funding to $71 Million.

To know more about us, visit https://www.pixxel.space.

Link to Pixxel in Media: https://www.notion.so/pixxelspacetech/Pixxel-in-Media-92a5072f085e4300a0defa1ba2d37149

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