Iridium · 1 month ago
Network Control Specialist I
Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company that provides global voice and data connectivity. They are seeking a Network Control Specialist I to monitor and test Gateway network elements, assist with remote maintenance, and troubleshoot customer issues while contributing to a team-centric culture.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the team that is responsible for monitoring and testing the Gateway network elements per written operational procedures
Assist with remote maintenance per written operational procedures, and execute operational and/or system/service performance checklists as outlined in written operational procedures
Support troubleshooting of customer trouble tickets per written operational procedures
Respond to Iridium alerts in a timely manner and initiate corrective actions to restore network services, and coordinate fault resolution with senior personnel and with vendor support
Help your team to perform equipment installation, cable runs and server room maintenance in compliance with Iridium’s Data Center Standards and Procedures policy
Escalate non-standard events to on-call Engineer and/or Management
Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study (i.e., Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Information and Telecommunications Systems, etc.), preferably with a concentration in Telecommunications; OR equivalent, relevant experience in lieu of degree
A basic knowledge of network operations
A basic knowledge of Linux command line skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
Can cultivate meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team, while being open and responsive to constructive feedback as they guide and mentor you
The ability to think outside the box to help solve problems, with the humility to ask for help when needed
Adaptability to a dynamic environment and the readiness to take on any new tasks that are handed to you
A motivation to achieve outcomes and results
Capable of handling multiple tasks at once and completing them on time
An eagerness to develop professionally, continuously learn, and share knowledge with others
NOTE: This is an onsite role, where the expectation is that you perform all work in the office
NOTE: This position requires the selected candidate to work an overnight schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week (4x10) upon completion of new hire training
This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizen
Be able to work in a 24x7x365 environment
Be able to lift up to 25 lbs
Preferred
Previous experience working in a Network Operations Control (NOC) environment
Technical industry certification in Network+ or Linux (RedHat, CentOS etc.)
Company
Iridium
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-09-24IPO
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