IT/Network System Administrator

Chevy Chase, MD — Hybrid (2–3 days onsite/week), with periodic travel to Chantilly, VA About Lynk Global Lynk Global is the inventor of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology and holds the world's only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard, unmodified mobile devices. Lynk's service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries, and is currently being deployed commercially under more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries. Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the phone already in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what. By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives. Job Summary The IT/Network System Administrator will administer and maintain the reliability of Lynk's corporate network and core infrastructure — connecting Chevy Chase, MD and Chantilly, VA and supporting a globally distributed, mission-critical operation. This role is responsible for network administration, server and systems infrastructure, and the security/compliance posture of Lynk's infrastructure stack, including maintaining endpoint compliance in support of Lynk's CMMC Level 2 requirements. The role also serves as an escalation point for basic end-user IT support. This position is based in our Chevy Chase, MD office and will require some travel to our Chantilly, VA office as needed (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week). Duties & Responsibilities Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall infrastructure across Lynk office and lab locations Administer network segmentation, routing, and VLANs, and support capacity planning as the company scales Administer and harden core infrastructure: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, DNS/DHCP, Office 365, and endpoint security (ESET, Microsoft Defender) at th e systems-administration level Manage endpoint and device compliance through Microsoft Intune and MDM platforms (e.g.