Engineer II - Customer Networks

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer II - Customer Networks in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.​

Responsibilities:​

• Provide technical support to manage large service provider network
• Install, configure, maintain network services, equipment, and devices
• Document network problems and resolution for future reference
• Provide clear technical documentation and written procedures to ensure other members of the support organization can assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and changes that are needed in complex customer environments
• Run network applications testing, and may also include running performance tests
• Requires monitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network infrastructure and connectivity issues.
• Provide escalation support for other support organizations
• Be willing to be part of the on-call rotation and able to work as a part of the off-hours support on a regular basis.

Basic Requirements:   ​

• Bachelor's degree in Network Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field ​
• 3+ years' experience in Network Engineering​​

Preferred Qualifications:​​

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Technical knowledge of common routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP etc.), IPv6, VPN etc. across a large network
• Professional level of hand-on experience with networking hardware (e.g. Cisco, Aruba Fortinet etc.)
• Knowledgeable in configuration management tools such as Ansible and proven experience with PERL or Python to support developing scripts
• Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (e.g., Amazon AWS, Google Compute Engine) is a plus
• Good knowledge of data communication concepts and technologies is required
• Good customer service and communications skills (written and oral) are required
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies.
• Must have the ability to effectively multi-task
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI/APIC, VMWare products is a plus
• Certifications like CCNA is a plus.

​Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.​​

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending