Network Engineer – International Products & Operations

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 Network Engineer – International Products & Operations in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position is located in our Germantown, MD office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide system engineering and long-term technical support (Tier 3) plan, design, develop and or/implement system engineering plans and wide-scale networks for customers.
• Provide technical support to manage large service provider network, install, configure, maintain networks services, equipment, and devices. Document network problems and resolution for future reference.
• Participate in daily operational activities/provide day-to-day analysis, proactive maintenance, and perform independent complex network system troubleshooting.
• Identify and optimize capacity and performance issues for highest service availability and integrity.

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 6 months’ experience in networking technologies or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 5 years’ experience in networking technologies.
• Experience must include 6 months in each of the following: Wireshark; Postman API; Forticlient; VMware; ESXi; Vsphere; Fortinet firewalls; Cisco switches; routers; load balancers; Linux and Windows virtual machines; and Ubuntu.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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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 Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.