Senior Network Administrator (RELOCATION BONUS PROVIDED)

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

The Senior Network Administrator will partner with our Network Infrastructure team on the management and monitoring of Space Development Agency (SDA) network infrastructure. Responsibilities include autonomously implementing and maintaining functional network infrastructure and equipment as well as performing network and security testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure a fault-tolerant, reliable, scalable, and automated infrastructure across SDA (Space Development Agency) networks. In this role, you will provide support to the overall SDA and remote Teleport networks by configuring and maintaining Local and Wide Area Network infrastructure equipment and devices. In addition, you'll participate in, and at times lead, the implementation of solutions that follow Government best practice guiding principles. RELOCATION BONUS PROVIDED! Inquire about details.

This position requires an active/current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Provide day-today support and maintenance for SDA Network Infrastructure systems to support Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) across multiple sites
• Provide day-today support and maintenance for a DevSecOps link to facilitate software deliveries to the Operational System
• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networking and security hardware including, but not limited to, Juniper EX4400, ACX, and Juniper SRX firewalls
• Maintain documentation, audit logs, and adhere to Configuration Management rules required to meet compliance and to enable team members to assist in problems and apply consistent solutions across a different environments and teams
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the DevOps and network industries, technologies, and best practices
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and problem resolution as required and provide 24x7 on call assistance as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent, relevant, and progressively responsible experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience with managing and maintaining mid-to-large scale LAN/WAN networks and security that include Juniper Routers, Switches, and other vendors networking technologies
• 8+ years of experience working with various Firewall vendors including Juniper, Cisco ASA, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet platforms
• 3+ years of experience working with Juniper Firewalls and associated management platforms
• Strong knowledge and multi-year hands-on experience with IP communication protocols such as OSI Model, Spanning-Tree, VDC, VFR, VTP, VSS, and routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP are required
• Experience working with Netconf/Yang
• Well versed in use of MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
• Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
• Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met

• Government Operations experience in a 24/7 NOC environment
• Familiarity with DISA and Government provided WAN connections
• Familiarity with the use of Type 1 encryption devices
• Advanced skills with Nagios Monitoring performance tools
• Any relevant technical certifications (i.e., CompTIA, CISSP, etc.)

• Work onsite in the Operations Center (remote opportunities not available)
• Be able to support 24/7 on-call on an as-needed basis
• Be able to travel occasionally, about 3 to 4 times per year
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Be able to lift 30 lbs.

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

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