IT Operations & Infrastructure, Secure Connectivity Team - Systems Admin

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
This position will provide top tier engineering and troubleshooting for the DISH corporate Zscaler, Palo Alto Firewall, and Cloud Network Infrastructure platforms and services. Must be a detail oriented and highly organized individual. Best practice network engineering and strategic vision in the design, planning and implementation of firewall/proxy hardware products and cloud-based services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support, troubleshoot, and administer Zscaler Internet/Private Access, AWS Cloud Network Infrastructure, F5 BIG-IP/Distributed Cloud, and Palo Alto firewalls; provide outage leadership and end-user engagement.
• Set up, tune, and respond to platform monitoring and alerting systems; maintain thorough technical documentation.
• Design solutions aligned with business requirements across AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway), Zscaler, Palo Alto, and F5 platforms.
• Lead hands-on implementation and maintenance of enterprise network solutions; ensure daily operational reliability and service availability.
• Provide advanced technical leadership for complex projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Build and validate solutions in a lab environment using defined test and validation plans to ensure production readiness.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical degree; six to eight years as a data network specialist in a medium to large enterprise network; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, F5 BIG-IP and F5 XC, Palo Alto firewalls w/ ATP, AWS Networking
• Advanced knowledge of network monitoring and performance tools such as Dynatrace, Logz.io and XSIAM
• Strategic thinker, strong interest and aptitude in collaborative big picture, enterprise-wide network infrastructure roadmaps
• A commitment to improving processes and to customer satisfaction
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Goal oriented team player who will meet team commitments and work within a cross-functional, multinational team

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.
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.