Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company that provides essential connectivity services globally. They are seeking a Systems Security Administrator I to assist with the administration and maintenance of compute environments supporting government services, focusing on configuration, maintenance, data backup, security upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of compute and security hardware
Help with maintaining data center infrastructure equipment including Windows and Linux servers, VM’s, Hypervisor, Netapp , GPS derived timing systems and scanning systems
Work collaboratively with others to maintain proper Change Control and Configuration Management processes
Analyze and assist to automate procedures that promote rapid response to known issues, both independently and with the team
Work collaboratively with others to monitor networks and equipment daily—responding to alerts and providing on-call support—and analyze site events to proactively optimize system and application performance
Assist in identifying and reporting fixes for issues or to address network login and application issues
Work trouble tickets , create configuration change orders, test corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
General experience in the IT and Cyber security industry
Competent with MS office tools, knowledgeable with ticket tracking systems
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 required outcomes and results
Capable of handling multiple tasks at once and completing them on time with mostly no errors
An eagerness to develop professionally, continuously learn, and share knowledge with others
Be able to work in the office at least 3 or more days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
Be on call, on occasion, to support Iridium and government operations
Be able to travel up to 1 to 2 times per year
Be able to lift and carry normal 1 person lift rated equipment (30-50 lbs)
