Lead Network Engineer

EchoStar

$110K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mastery of service provider networking protocols like MPLS and segment routing.
  • Proficiency in IPv6 and SRv6 architectures in large-scale environments.
  • Expertise in traffic shaping, QoS, and high-availability configurations.
  • Deep understanding of data center fabric design and network security.
  • Experience in network automation using Python, Bash, and Ansible.
  • AI literacy for application in network optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer foundational network elements for 5G.
  • Provide technical leadership for subsystem upgrades and expansions.
  • Deliver scalable architectural frameworks within project timelines.
  • Deploy complex LAN/WAN/RAN configurations with minimal disruption.
  • Standardize technical communication for engineering processes.
  • Ensure high-integrity network performance through automated testing.
  • Maintain mission-critical network reliability and production uptime.

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSA.
  • 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Career opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Flexible time away plan for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The nationwide 5G wireless network requires a sophisticated infrastructure that balances massive scalability with mission-critical reliability. This role solves the challenge of designing and engineering foundational network elements that must perform seamlessly within a multi-VRF, service provider environment. By providing technical leadership for functional subsystem upgrades and strategic network expansions, the incumbent ensures the network remains resilient while evolving to meet next-generation telecommunications demands.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
  • Delivery of scalable architectural frameworks that meet 5G service provider specifications and multi-VRF requirements within project timelines.
  • Successful nationwide deployment of complex LAN/WAN/RAN configurations with minimal disruption to existing subscriber services.
  • Standardization of technical communication through high- and low-level diagrams that accelerate cross-functional engineering cycles.
  • Achievement of high-integrity network performance metrics verified through rigorous automated testing and integration protocols.
  • Maintenance of mission-critical network reliability and 24x7 production uptime through advanced hands-on leadership and support.
  • Measurable gains in operational efficiency and fault detection through the strategic application of AI-driven predictive maintenance and automation.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
  • Mastery of service provider networking protocols including MPLS, segment routing, and multiprotocol environments.
  • Proficiency in IPv6 and SRv6 networking architectures within high-scale carrier spaces.
  • Advanced expertise in traffic shaping, QoS, and high-availability configurations in multi-VRF environments.
  • Deep understanding of data center fabric design, network security considerations, and redundant failover systems.
  • Critical experience in network configuration and deployment automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Zero Touch Provisioning.
  • AI Literacy and Application skills to leverage machine learning models for network optimization and anomaly detection.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Professional networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
  • Public cloud certifications with a focus on advanced networking or cloud engineering.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years of professional experience in large enterprise or carrier environments
  • Extensive experience with MPLS and segment routing
  • Documented success with IPv6 and SRv6 networking
  • Proven history with eGP and iGP in multiprotocol environments
  • Experience with network automation via Python or Ansible
  • Expertise in data center fabric design and deployment


Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $160,000.00/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: EchoStar 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.

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.

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