Senior Systems Engineer

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 Wireless Technology team is transforming the future of connectivity by building and enhancing the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. Our network is free of the limitations of the past, and flexible to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced System Administration: Lead the administration of Linux operating systems and AWS resources, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with best practices
• Automation Leadership: Design, deploy, and manage applications and services using Ansible for configuration management and automation, driving efficiency across Linux environments
• Playbook Development: Create and implement complex Ansible playbooks to streamline the deployment of applications and services across diverse environments
• Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of AWS services, including VPC, EC2, Security Groups, S3, and Kubernetes clusters, to optimize provisioning, scaling, and container orchestration
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Oversee the integration of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, facilitating automated workflows and improving application deployment processes
• Monitoring and Security Automation: Implement automated solutions for system monitoring, upgrades, and security patches for Linux and Windows servers to maintain high availability and compliance
• Resource Optimization: Proactively identify and recommend updates to Linux systems and Kubernetes architecture to enhance resource utilization, scalability, and performance
• Backup and Recovery Strategies: Develop and maintain comprehensive backup strategies and policies to ensure data integrity, availability, and efficient recovery across diverse systems
• Observability Tools Utilization: Utilize observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring and alerting on system performance, ensuring rapid incident response
• Documentation and Process Improvement: Document technical processes and procedures, including architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures for Linux and Windows environments, to improve knowledge sharing and team efficiency
• Issue Resolution and Mentorship: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Linux servers, Kubernetes networking, and container lifecycle management while mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborative Teamwork: Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to contribute to design, architecture, and automation efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; a minimum of five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least five years of experience managing Linux platforms in private cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with Linux systems in cloud environments, deploying microservices, and managing container orchestration
• Ansible Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management, with a strong capability in YAML for playbook creation
• Kubernetes Management: Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including networking, ingress controllers, persistent storage management, and troubleshooting on Linux
• Mandatory Certification: Possession of a relevant certification such as Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Ansible certification is required
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation, mentorship, and collaboration within teams

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,000.00/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.