Engineer II - Customer Networks

Apply Job ID R0004629 Date posted 03/06/2025

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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