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EchoStar Corporation · 2 months ago

Principal Cloud Network Engineer

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$127K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity, with a focus on satellite television service and mobile plans. They are seeking a Principal Cloud Network Engineer to lead technology innovation and drive cloud-based networking solutions for DISH Wireless, ensuring alignment between business strategies and IT roadmaps.

HardwareSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hands-on technical delivery experience

Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate technical strategies to leadership

Deep knowledge of DISH's cloud-native open network and how to leverage it for business value

Serve as lead Consulting Architect for key accounts, defining cloud network strategies and architectures across customer organizations

Lead architecture design and field deployment handovers for DISH Wireless cloud solutions

Translate business requirements into scalable and repeatable cloud solutions

Align cloud networking strategies with business objectives and product roadmaps

Assess current network architectures and recommend future-state technology architectures

Define use cases, objectives, and architectures to support business needs

Ensure alignment between business strategy, IT roadmaps, and deployment teams

Develop system and application architectures for cloud-based service provider networks

Present architectural recommendations to executive leadership

Drive customer feedback loops into DISH Wireless product engineering teams

Deliver whitepapers, presentations, and public speaking engagements showcasing DISH Wireless' cloud journey

Work independently in a high-impact team with minimal oversight

Qualification

Cloud-native service provider infrastructureCloud-based routing solutionsNetworking protocolsContainerized virtual routing functionsCloud security best practicesScripting/programming languagesKubernetesVendor managementPublic speakingAdaptability to emerging technologiesWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

Master's or PhD in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Electrical, or a related field

10+ years of experience architecting transport networks within a cloud-native service provider infrastructure

Expertise in cloud-based routing solutions, including overlay and underlay architectures

Experience migrating and transforming legacy workloads to cloud environments

Proficiency in software development tools for cloud deployment and lifecycle management

Deep knowledge of networking protocols, including: BGP, Segment Routing, MPLS, and ISIS for large-scale hybrid and multi-cloud deployments; L2/L3 VPNs, IPSEC, GRE tunneling, and data center fabric architectures; Traffic shaping, QoS, and CoPP techniques for large-scale cloud networks

Hands-on experience deploying containerized virtual routing functions using HELM charts

Experience designing and implementing routing and traffic policies in disaggregated cloud environments

Strong understanding of automation and orchestration tools for simplifying network operations

Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including collaboration with security ISVs

Experience in vendor management, evaluation, and selection

Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and work in high-ambiguity environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

Ability to travel up to 30%