Engineer III - Customer Networks (Network Development Engineer, Enterprise Network Engineer)

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer III - Customer Networks (Network Development Engineer) in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and engineering large-scale customer networks to develop and implement automated processes that improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and maintainable workflows, integrating cloud networking experience where applicable.
• Create and maintain scripts to automate repetitive tasks, optimize operations, and reduce manual effort.
• Analyze vendor-specific API documentation to develop vendor-agnostic solutions for day-to-day network management activities.
• Work autonomously and self-direct while thriving in a team environment.
• Deliver customer-facing projects and demonstrate solutions following Agile methodology.
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) effectively, ensuring collaborative and efficient development workflows.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers, analyzing and troubleshooting issues.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth, sharing knowledge and insights to strengthen team capabilities.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4+ years' experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Python programming for network automation
• Deep understanding of network infrastructure, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, ARP, VLAN), and services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, VPNs, SD-WAN).
• Experience with creating and using RESTful APIs
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex network and software issues.
• Experience with network vendors like Fortinet, Velocloud and Meraki and certifications
• Knowledge of containerization and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools.

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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