Senior Telecom IT Engineer at Astra

San Ramon, California, United States

Astra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Telecom, ITIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to details
  • Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
  • Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
  • Familiarity with content delivery networks and internet peering strategies
  • Understanding of server hardware technologies relative to content delivery performance and capacity
  • Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure and maintain various network hosts and services like routers, switches, firewalls, VPN endpoints
  • Perform network maintenances/upgrades (often during normal working hours, but sometimes during the evening or weekend)
  • Troubleshooting network issues and outages, overseeing unique or escalated issues
  • Lead global production and corporate network including edge, backbone, datacenter, POP, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure
  • Handle multiple vendor switch on various servers in dealing with hardware/software issues
  • Handle traffic, and any queries raised by ISP/Partners
  • Manage all incidents such as input errors, CRC, RMA etc
  • Work directly with ISP/Vendors on fixing any issues related to network
  • Other duties as required

Skills

routers
switches
firewalls
VPN
network troubleshooting
CDN
internet peering
server hardware
ISP management
RMA

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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