Senior Network Engineer

Iridium Satellite•Grand Forks, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to partner with its Network Infrastructure team in support of a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. The role autonomously implements and maintains network infrastructure and equipment, and performs network and security testing, validation, and troubleshooting to help ensure fault-tolerant, reliable, scalable, and automated infrastructure across SDA networks. The position supports SDA and remote Teleport networks by configuring and maintaining Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and devices, and participates in or leads implementation of solutions aligned with Government best practices. An active/current Top Secret Security Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. The position exclusively works onsite in a classified operations center; remote work is not available. The work is largely sedentary and primarily involves sitting and working with a computer. Occasional standing, walking within the office, and climbing stairs are required for in-person meetings. The role requires occasional travel, approximately three to four times per year, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. It also requires availability for 24/7 on-call support as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens due to the requirements of the U.S. government contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant and progressively responsible experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 8 years of experience managing and maintaining mid-to-large-scale LAN/WAN networks and security, including Juniper routers, switches, and other vendors’ networking technologies.
At least 8 years of experience working with firewall vendors including Juniper, Cisco ASA, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
At least 3 years of experience working with Juniper firewalls and associated management platforms.
Strong knowledge and multi-year hands-on experience with IP communication protocols and concepts, including the OSI Model, Spanning Tree, VDC, VFR, VTP, VSS, and routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Experience working with Netconf/Yang.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and issues clearly to people outside the team or unfamiliar with the topic.
Ability to build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside the team.
Analytical mindset and ability to think critically, make decisions, and develop creative solutions.
Proactive approach to providing feedback and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge.
Ability to prioritize personal tasks and potentially others’ tasks while meeting deadlines.
Active/current Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. A U.S. security clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
Ability to support 24/7 on-call coverage as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally, approximately three to four times per year.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
U.S. citizenship, required by the U.S. government contract.
Ability to work onsite in a classified operations center; remote work is not available.

Nice To Haves

Current/active TS/SCI clearance.
Government operations experience in a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment.
Familiarity with DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) and Government-provided WAN connections.
Familiarity with Type 1 encryption devices.
Advanced skills with Nagios monitoring performance tools.
Relevant technical certifications, such as CompTIA or CISSP.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for SDA network infrastructure systems serving LANs and WANs across multiple sites.
Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for a DevSecOps link that facilitates software deliveries to the Operational System.
Independently install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot networking and security hardware, including Juniper EX4400, ACX, and Juniper SRX firewalls.
Create and maintain documentation and audit logs, and follow Configuration Management rules to meet compliance requirements and support consistent problem-solving across environments and teams.
Research network products, services, protocols, and standards to stay current with developments and best practices in DevOps and networking.
Participate in real-time troubleshooting and problem resolution, and provide 24/7 on-call assistance as needed.
Occasionally travel, approximately three to four times per year.
Lift up to 30 pounds.