# Director, Network Operations

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/812610c2-a2ea-4e7a-a2f0-29261fbc99cd

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Director
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

This role leads a 24/7 network operations center supporting AST SpaceMobile's satellite communications infrastructure, combining hands-on technical management with strategic oversight of incident response, service reliability, and team development. It suits experienced network operations managers who have managed large-scale, mission-critical environments and can balance operational excellence with cross-functional leadership.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, telecommunications, computer science, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 8 years in network operations, telecommunications, or infrastructure operations
- Minimum 2 years leading technical operations teams
- Experience leading teams in 24/7 operational support environment
- Experience managing incident response and operational performance programs
- Experience with complex communications or mission-critical infrastructure
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- US citizenship

## Nice to have

- ITIL, PMP, or network certifications
- Experience with satellite communications or wireless networks
- Experience managing NOCs or service operations organizations
- Knowledge of network infrastructure and transport systems
- Experience in highly available environments
- ITIL-based service management processes
- Operational automation and monitoring implementation
- Management of geographically dispersed teams
- Program or project management experience in technical organizations

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4717290005