Job Information
DISH Network Network Engineer I in CHEYENNE, Wyoming
Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Broadcast Networks Team is responsible for all aspects of the Broadcast Networks infrastructure including satellite uplink centers, data center and remote site operations. This includes design, fulfilling work requests, responding to incidents, supporting system change requests and project support.
Candidates must be available to work ANY SHIFT, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Tier 1 and 2 network support
Day-to-day monitoring of network operations: configuration, capacity, access, performance and security management
Respond to tickets opened by customers, routine alarms and network issues
Network change management: support modifications, maintenance to complex network systems
Perform fault management and problem resolution in a highly complex, mission critical network environment
Specialized project support for network design and implementation
Work closely with other departments to ensure problem resolution and minimize time to restoral
Document and escalate appropriate issues and problems
Recommend and implement procedural changes
Mentor and train new employees
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
0-2 years of experience with configuring Cisco network equipment, strong knowledge of IOS
0-2 years of experience with routing and switching concepts and the ability to apply strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex problems are essential
Skills and Qualifications:
Functional knowledge of firewalls and load balancing technologies
Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation. Able to clearly communicate network issues and the status of efforts to resolve problems
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and must be flexible enough to deal with different technical skill levels, skill sets and highly dynamic work environment and schedules
Self-sufficient with analytical skills requiring little supervision
The capability to creatively approach problems not covered by existing procedures is also important.
CCNP or equivalent level certification or experience
Ability to deal with concurrent problems and issues effectively
Ability to work under a dynamic and high-pressure environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Cisco Nexus
Experience with Cisco IOS XR
Experience with F5 Load Balancers
Experience with Cisco ASA and Checkpoint Firewalls
Experience with Arista equipment
Familiarity with Next-generation technologies: SDN (Cisco ACI/NSO, Juniper Contrail/Apstra, VMWare NSX-T)
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.