Network Operations Engineer I

Iridium Satellite LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is looking for an entry-level Network Operations Engineer I to join their Gateway Network Operations team. You will support and maintain Iridium's Gateway systems, providing operational support for various teams. This role is perfect for someone adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, knowledge of Linux, IP networks, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility to work on-site for collaboration is crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of Linux and IP networks.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Maintenance of Gateway subsystems across environments.
• Administer remote monitoring and management systems.

Skills

Linux operating systems

IP network infrastructure

Python-based tools

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

AWS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Network Operations Engineer I

What We're Looking For

Iridium is seeking an entry-level Network Operations Engineer to join our Gateway Network Operations team. In this role, you will help support and maintain Iridium's Gateway telecom and data infrastructure, providing advanced operational and escalation support for ground systems operations teams including Gateway Technical Operations, Tier 2 Customer Support, and Service Delivery. You'll work closely with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to troubleshoot complex issues, improve system reliability, and support the deployment of new systems and applications aligned with business and customer needs. This role is ideal for someone who is technically curious, adaptable, collaborative, and motivated to grow within a fast-paced operational engineering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
• Support the maintenance and administration of Gateway subsystems and services across both on-premises and cloud-based environments
• Administer and maintain remote monitoring and management systems, including updating agent scripts, responding to alerts, monitoring dashboards, and performing periodic system reviews
• Identify, investigate, and resolve operations issues and work closely with operations teams to improve maintenance procedures and provide successful troubleshooting
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high quality products are ready to deploy into production according to assigned schedule
• Assist in investigating and resolving escalated customer and operational support tickets
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of maintenance documents for all Gateway network element systems and network infrastructure
• Provide technical support across internal teams and external partners
• Support the reliability, availability, and performance of the Iridium service suite

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge of installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems (Red Hat/CentOS), IP network infrastructure, SIP services, Python-based tools, and Oracle/MySQL databases
• 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

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table

• Any AWS certification (i.e., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, etc.)
• Knowledge of any of the following:
  • Communications systems architecture development
  • Circuit and packet switched voice and data communications
  • TCP/IP communications
• Previous experience with IPv4 networks, GSM, Telecom, realtime systems
• Previous experience with systems software life cycle
• Previous experience in software development, especially C, C++, or tcl
• Previous experience in IP network engineering, development, integration, and testing

We’ll also need you to

• * Be on call to support major network issues
• * Be able to travel up to 10%
• * Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Foreign Person not from Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Russia, or Belarus

Work Environment

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.

We believe in‑person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.

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.

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