Network Engineer II

EchoStar

$83K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in network engineering, operations, or design
  • At least 2 years of experience with Cisco network devices
  • Proficient in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, ISIS, or MPLS
  • Industry certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP are a plus
  • Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Responsibilities

  • Support the routing infrastructure of a nationwide 5G network
  • Design, deploy, and automate large-scale network infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot complex routing, configuration, and connectivity issues
  • Develop and document network requirements and activation procedures
  • Execute network testing, validation, and integration plans
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to resolve hardware and software issues

Benefits

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

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Boost Mobile is seeking a Network Engineer to support the routing infrastructure behind its nationwide 5G network. The selected candidate will directly contribute to the success of the 5G network, enabling the connectivity that powers millions of customers across the U.S. As part of the Network Engineering team, this role activates new network devices and routing on a multi-100G backbone through hands-on configuration and automation. This position provides advanced support for technologies such as BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and dark fiber transport while collaborating with teams supporting evolving 5G and cloud infrastructure.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
  • Design, deploy, and automate large-scale network infrastructure supporting the 5G core and transport network
  • Troubleshoot complex routing, configuration, and connectivity issues, clearly communicating findings and potential solutions
  • Develop and document network requirements, activation procedures, and service specifications
  • Execute network testing, validation, and integration plans while ensuring ongoing network reliability and integrity
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to evaluate, test, and resolve hardware and software issues

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
  • Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies including BGP, ISIS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and EVPN
  • Familiarity with automation, scripting tools such as Python or Ansible, and emerging AI application frameworks for network optimization
  • Working knowledge of transport technologies such as dark fiber, optical networking, and high-capacity Ethernet
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills alongside a strong capacity for collaborative problem solving
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud environments
  • Critical experiences configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network devices in a wireless carrier or large service provider environment


Additional Qualifications:
  • Industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent
  • Experience with network monitoring and telemetry tools


Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in network engineering, operations, or design in a service provider or large-scale enterprise environment
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
    • Cisco network devices
    • Routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, or MPLS)


Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $120,000.00/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.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

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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