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Do workers at DIRECTV get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Does DIRECTV pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
46% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
46% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
At DIRECTV, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
78% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
78% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from DIRECTV affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at DIRECTV?
Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 69% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do workers at DIRECTV worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do DIRECTV workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it for DIRECTV workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at DIRECTV?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do DIRECTV managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do jobs at DIRECTV spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at DIRECTV?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at DIRECTV good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at DIRECTV?
Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
53% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
53% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at DIRECTV?
Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get support to advance at DIRECTV?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people think DIRECTV’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how DIRECTV is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
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DIRECTV rating
7.2
Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
62nd of 96 rated telecommunications companies
Job description
The Principal, IT Operations 1 is a senior technical authority responsible for shaping enterprise-wide IT operational strategy and driving large-scale infrastructure initiatives across DIRECTV's technology organization. This role serves as a recognized subject matter expert, providing strategic direction on complex, high-impact operational programs while acting as a key advisor to senior leadership and cross-organizational stakeholders. The Principal, IT Operations 1 operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgment on ambiguous and precedent-setting issues, and plays a pivotal role in setting technical direction, governance standards, and long-term operational roadmaps that support DIRECTV's broader business and technology strategy.
This position owns strategic operational programs, setting organizational standards, and influencing decisions at a departmental or enterprise level.
Here's what you'll do:
- Provide overall management, strategic direction, administrative support, and communication for long-term disaster recovery implementation projects.
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments to identify recovery gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Partner with application owners and technical teams to develop, document, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and application teams to support disaster recovery readiness.
- Defines and drives enterprise-level operational strategy, translating business goals into multi-year technology roadmaps and infrastructure investment plans.
- Leads large-scale, cross-functional programs and initiatives with significant organizational visibility, often spanning multiple teams, departments, or business units.
- Serves as principal technical advisor to senior management and executive stakeholders, providing recommendations on infrastructure architecture, operational risk, and technology investment decisions.
- Establishes and governs operational standards, policies, and best practices that guide IT operations across the organization.
- Evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their applicability and potential impact on DIRECTV's infrastructure strategy.
- Oversees vendor and partner strategy at a program level, negotiating terms, setting performance expectations, and ensuring alignment with long-term operational goals.
- Leads root-cause analysis and resolution for high-severity, high-visibility operational issues that carry significant business risk.
- Champions continuous improvement initiatives, identifying systemic inefficiencies and architecting scalable solutions that improve reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Mentors and develops senior and mid-level engineers and IT operations staff, fostering technical growth and succession planning across the team.
- Collaborates extensively with architecture, engineering, security, and business teams to ensure operational readiness for new initiatives and product launches.
- Represents IT Operations in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic planning sessions.
- Anticipates future operational needs and proactively identifies risks, gaps, or opportunities before they impact the business.
What you'll need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred.
- Recognized subject matter expert with deep, authoritative knowledge of DIRECTV technologies, systems, and IT infrastructure.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs from strategy through execution.
- 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in IT operations, infrastructure, or a related technical discipline, with demonstrated growth into strategic leadership.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership, technical teams, and external partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating ambiguous, high-stakes situations with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing technical talent, including senior-level staff.
- Experience managing strategic vendor relationships and complex procurement or partnership negotiations.
May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer's proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.
This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Alaska. #LI-Remote
A career with us comes with big rewards:
DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $111,122 - $201,653
Low (N1): $111,122 - $166,583
Mid (N2): $116,970 - $175,350
High (N3): $128,667 - $192,885
Top (N4): $134,516 - $201,653
Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.
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About DirecTV
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Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
El Segundo, CA, US
Year founded
1985