Company Overview:

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.

Position Summary, Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

What We’re Looking For:

If you have 5 or more years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining VMware, Linux and/or Windows, you’ll be excited about Iridium’s Systems Administrator III position on the Information Technology Network Systems team. As a Systems Administrator, you’ll be responsible for the administration and maintenance for multiple groups within Iridium’s IT environment and working with the users to maintain accounts and trouble shoot issues for both local (VA) and remote sites across the company. Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills in in Linux, VMware, UCS and other systems/platforms. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy learning and adapting to a fast-paced environment where you can use multiple skills to deliver high quality solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Be responsible for administering, maintenance, tuning and troubleshooting development and production operations of Linux environments

Work independently to support users in setting up accounts and troubleshooting issues as they arise

Develop systems monitoring and automation, utilizing tools and multiple scripting, for Linux systems

Create and deploy virtual machines with vSphere

Rack and cable new servers

Play a role in the development and maintenance of IT Documents (diagrams, procedures, etc.)

Experience & Education Requirements / EEO:

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related program of study, OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree

5+ years hands-on experience administering and maintaining VMware, Windows and/or Linux

Experience working in UNIX/Linux

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:

Relevant technical certifications (i.e., CompTIA, RHCSA, MCSE, F5 etc.)

Previous experience in a datacenter/telecommunications environment

Experience in Red Hat, and VMware virtualized environments

We’ll also need you to:

Be on call to support business operations

Be able to travel up to 10%

Be able to lift 30 lbs.

Be a US citizen (due to ITAR restrictions)

Work Environment:

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.

Iridium 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.