What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows System Administrator II position at Iridium?
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.
What We’re Looking For:
If you’ve enjoyed 2 or more years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining VMware, Windows and /or Linux systems and are in the market for your next opportunity, Iridium has a role for you within our IT Operations team! Our Windows Administrator II is responsible for the administration and maintenance of various IT Operations environments and working with end users to maintain accounts and troubleshooting issues for both local (AZ) and remote sites across the company (including our Chandler and Tempe AZ offices). Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills in in Windows, Azure, VMware, UCS and other systems/platforms. You’ll thrive in this position if you enjoy learning, adapting, and improving processes within a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference and deliver high quality solutions.
What You’ll Do:
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.
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.
What We’re Looking For:
If you’ve enjoyed 2 or more years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining VMware, Windows and /or Linux systems and are in the market for your next opportunity, Iridium has a role for you within our IT Operations team! Our Windows Administrator II is responsible for the administration and maintenance of various IT Operations environments and working with end users to maintain accounts and troubleshooting issues for both local (AZ) and remote sites across the company (including our Chandler and Tempe AZ offices). Working in this role, you’ll gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills in in Windows, Azure, VMware, UCS and other systems/platforms. You’ll thrive in this position if you enjoy learning, adapting, and improving processes within a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference and deliver high quality solutions.
What You’ll Do:
- Administer, maintain, tune, and troubleshoot development and production operations of Windows environments
- Work autonomously to support users in setting up accounts and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Assist in the development of systems monitoring and automation, utilizing tools and multiple scripting for Windows 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.)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related program of study, OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- 2 years hands-on experience administering and maintaining VMware, Windows and/or Linux
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information and ideas to others
- Have confidence and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team
- Must be able to prioritize your tasks, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed
- Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others
- Relevant technical certifications (i.e., CompTIA, RHCSA, MSCE, F5 etc.)
- Previous experience in a datacenter/telecommunications environment
- Experience in Windows, and VMware virtualized environments
- Experience in patching using various patching software
- Be on call as needed to support business operations
- Be able to work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 60% of your time (3 days per week) in office
- Be able to travel up to 10%
- Be able to lift 30 lbs
- Be a US citizen
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.