Network Administrator III

Iridium Satellite • Chandler, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Network Administrator III to join our Network Operations team. In this role, you will work alongside a collaborative group of network, firewall, and infrastructure professionals supporting critical enterprise and operational environments. You will help maintain and modernize a complex network and security infrastructure spanning routing, switching, firewalls, remote access, monitoring, and network access control systems. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and thrives in a fast-paced operations environment. Successful candidates are curious, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable and secure solutions that support the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related program of study, OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network and/or security infrastructure
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, redundancy, segmentation, and network troubleshooting methodologies
• Experience supporting enterprise routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP in production environments
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall technologies such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or Check Point
• Experience working with remote access technologies, VPN solutions, TACACS+, MFA, and/or network access control systems
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and troubleshooting platforms such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or equivalent tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of issues through resolution
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent initiatives
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on reliability, responsiveness, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Cisco CCNP, Fortinet NSE/FCP, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking/security certifications
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational or mission-critical environments
• Experience working in datacenter, telecommunications, or highly available enterprise environments
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE, TACACS+, MFA integrations, and network access control technologies
• Experience supporting Fortinet security platforms and/or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies
• Experience supporting cloud-connected infrastructure and hybrid networking environments
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues across both infrastructure and endpoint operating systems including Windows and Linux/UNIX
• Strong documentation habits and experience creating operational procedures and implementation plans

Responsibilities

• Maintain, deploy, and support enterprise network and security infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, and network access control systems
• Support technologies including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, FortiGate firewalls, Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds, and related enterprise infrastructure platforms
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across LAN, WAN, datacenter, and remote access environments
• Monitor network and security system performance, analyze trends, tune configurations, and ensure overall reliability and availability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, systems, cloud, and application teams to support operational and business initiatives
• Participate in network modernization and infrastructure lifecycle projects involving segmentation, remote access, automation, and security enhancements
• Research network and security technologies, industry trends, and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation including network diagrams, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and operational best practices
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and troubleshooting results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and provide 24/7 on-call support on an as-needed basis

Benefits

• Award-winning and innovative satellite communications company
• Opportunity to work with a unique network and services
• Support critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things
• Exciting and innovative workplace
• Challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions
• Passionate teams making an impact around the world
• Empowering and inclusive culture
• Opportunity to make a difference in the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior