Manager, Network Control Specialist Remote / Telecommute Jobs

November 12, 2026

Other Jobs To Apply

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

Now part of Iridium, Aireon is the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, providing real-time visibility of aircraft over oceans, the poles, and remote regions. Together, Iridium and Aireon are helping build a safer, more connected, and more efficient future for global aviation.

Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a Manager, Network Control Specialist who is looking to take an exciting next step in their career. As a Manager, Network Control Specialist you will be in charge of monitoring the Iridium Gateway and remote site equipment to ensure timely outage notification and resolution of issues in a 24x7x365 environment while fully complying with and executing the Gateway (GW) operational policies and procedures. In this role you will be responsible for identifying and autonomously implementing ideas and solutions to support Iridium partners/customers. You will have the responsibility of mentoring a team of Network Control Specialists in addition to directing day-to-day work activities, scheduling, shift coverage, escalations, and coordination with other shift managers and management. If you’re enthusiastic about the possibility of getting to lead and mentor your fellow employees, then we want to talk to you!

What You’ll Do:

Foster and develop a highly effective team of Gateway Technical Operators to monitor ground systems and services
Mentor and train your team by performing regular check-ins, discussing career growth opportunities, giving constructive feedback, and acknowledging performance issues when necessary
Be responsible for monitoring and testing of Gateway network elements, performing remote maintenance as necessary, producing trending and tracking reports, and advanced troubleshooting of customer trouble tickets
Coordinate fault resolution with senior personnel and vendor support items
Manage notification of internal and external parties responding to questions (within scope and in a timely manner) when service-impacting issues occur
Drive day-to-day work activities of the Network Control Specialists on the shift

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/MIS or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
8+ years of relevant experience in the technical industry, with at least 2 of those years working as a Network Control Specialist and/or network support or similar environment
Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and role modelling commitment to your team’s goals
Have a team-oriented mentality and be able to easily build meaningful relationships with others and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively to those who may be unfamiliar with the topic at hand
Be able to analyze and understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with new and unique solutions
Be self-motivated and possess a high degree of creativity, independence, and resourcefulness
Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results
Can thrive in a dynamic environment and efficiently manage multiple projects for yourself and your team while making sure to meet deadlines

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

Technical industry certification in any of the following disciplines: A+, Network+, Linux
Previous management experience

We’ll also need you to:

Be on call
Work 6am- 2:30pm
Be able to travel up to 5%
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds
US Citizenship is required

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 four days per week (approximately 80%) 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.

Base Pay Range: $105,000 - $135,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

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

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

Senior Content Producer- Vice President New New York, New York, United States

Remote Travel Specialist

Customer Experience Specialist (Remote)

Sr Data Engineer (Data Architecture and Modeling)

Director, Product Management

Senior Accountant - Remote, Strategic Finance & Modeling

News Photographer Live Remote Ops & Fast-Paced Reporting

Nexstar Media Group is hiring: Remote Freelance Multimedia Journalist in Bryan

TEGNA, Inc. is hiring: Temporary Asst. News Director in midland

Freelance Producer Job at TEGNA in Washington

Remote Broadcast Inventory & Traffic Specialist Job at TEGNA in Tysons Corner

TEGNA Inc. is hiring: Digital Content Producer in San Diego

Gray Television is hiring: Remote Programmatic Media Buyer - DSP & Analytics in

Remote Video Marketing Editor & Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring: Video & Podcast Editor Remote/Hybrid Collabo

Remote Key Accounts Coordinator, Digital Campaigns

Audacy, Inc. is hiring: KSON Afternoon Drive On Air Personality/Imaging Director

Audacy, Inc. is hiring: Remote SEM Account Manager | Google Ads Campaign Lead in

Audacy, Inc. is hiring: Remote SEM Account Manager: Campaign Growth & Insights i

Producer/Content Assistant

Cumulus Media is hiring: Part-Time On-Air Host - Sports & Live Broadcasts in Col

Remote Digital Campaign Manager

Remote Advertising Sales Account Executive Job at iHeartMedia in St. Petersburg

Remote Inbound Sales Pro with Uncapped $100k+ Potential

Remote Customer Service Representative - Bilingual

Information Security Specialist, Early Career Remote / Telecommute Jobs

Sr Mgr IT Portfolio Management (PMO)

Telecom Safety Manager - Hybrid, Policy & Training Lead

Intern, Development

Corporate Strategy (Senior) Associate,: Market Analytics

Global Rent Manager – Commercial Leasing

Inside Sales (Remote Working)

Pricing Business Systems Liaison (Pharma) (Remote)

Robotics Lab Technician

[Hiring] US Manager, Global Team Schein Relations @Henry Schein

Clinical Scientist/Sr. Clinical Scientist - Oncology - Home-based anywhere in the US - FSP

Biotech Project Leadership - Clinical Trials - Home-Based

Project Leadership - Clinical Trials - Home-Based

Virtual Pharmaceutical Account Manager

Remote Study Start-Up Associate – Medical Device

Field Remote Sales Specialist, Materials Characterization

Remote Senior Clinical Imaging Specialist: CT

HealthSight Insight Consultant: Integrated Solutions - Remote

Remote Medical Customer Support Specialist

Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing & Communications

Sourcing Manager- Indirect Sourcing, IT

Technical Service Representative-Automation- Albany, NY-Remote

Shrink Business Development Specialist (Remote within South Central Region)

Corporate Affairs Director, North America - Remote

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...