Senior Engineer – Network Operations

EchoStar


EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit

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Hughes Network Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Network Operations. This position will be located at our facility in North Las Vegas, NV.
The engineer will work as part of the overall Operations and Engineering team responsible for providing day-to-day technical and operational support at the Hughes Network Systems North Las Vegas Regional Management Center (RMC). This position will report to the RMC Site Manager and will work closely with the onsite Technical Support and Engineering teams, Hughes Engineering, the Network Management Center, and all customer engineers and management. The primary focus is through product qualifications, automation, troubleshooting network events, various assigned projects, network infrastructure support, system and network buildouts, writing and analyzing implementation plans, supporting VDI desktop solution, and training of personnel.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in one of the most complex communications networks and as a member of the team and will be responsible for 99.99% system uptime with zero defects.
  • Involved with system-monitoring, routine preventive maintenance, customer problem tracking, and network problem resolution in all aspects of networking integral to HughesNet & HughesON Baseband, IF, and RF Communications and the related backend systems.
  • Responsible for System Administration, Network Monitoring and Management, new buildouts, changes to existing networks, and maintenance of the IP and system infrastructure.
  • Identify root causes on technical problems and develop procedural and technical recommendations for improvement.
  • Plan and coordinate implementation of new products into the production environment.
  • Monitor specific system limitations to maximize capacity and efficiency. Perform equipment level capacity planning and network performance activities.
  • Maintain equipment inventory and configuration management records, including software releases, patches, and hardware changes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Data Center Standards, Service Management Quality Program, and ITIL standards.
  • Support 24×7 OnCall rotation.
Basic Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.
  • Bachelors degree in networking, computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, information systems, a related technical field OR equivalent military training and experience.
  • 5 or more years’ experience with industry standards, working knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet configuration and functionality desirable.
  • 2 or more years working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry certifications are a plus (Microsoft, ITIL, Linux, VMware, Cisco, CompTia)
  • Strong network engineering background.
  • Strong independent work ethic and ability to lead/drive projects while working as part of a team in a distributed work environment.
  • Candidates must have the ability to work and manage in a 24 x 7 x 365 work environment, multi-task while meeting deadlines, and work well under pressure.
  • Electronics troubleshooting skills desirable (ability to use and interpret readings from a range of test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, protocol analyzer, power meter, Fiber test sets, etc.).
  • Candidates must have excellent problem-solving, customer relations, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Responsibilities and duties may evolve and expand; therefore, flexibility and adaptation are important.
In addition to salary, OnCall compensation, and potential profit sharing, this position will be eligible for a discretionary bonus, with funding based on company and department performance.
Hughes Network Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Network Operations. This position will be located at our facility in North Las Vegas, NV.
The engineer will work as part of the overall Operations and Engineering team responsible for providing day-to-day technical and operational support at the Hughes Network Systems North Las Vegas Regional Management Center (RMC). This position will report to the RMC Site Manager and will work closely with the onsite Technical Support and Engineering teams, Hughes Engineering, the Network Management Center, and all customer engineers and management. The primary focus is through product qualifications, automation, troubleshooting network events, various assigned projects, network infrastructure support, system and network buildouts, writing and analyzing implementation plans, supporting VDI desktop solution, and training of personnel. In addition, the Senior Engineer will be expected to take on additional roles and responsibilities as seen fit by the Site Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in one of the most complex communications networks and as a member of the team and will be responsible for 99.99% system uptime with zero defects.
  • Involved with system-monitoring, routine preventive maintenance, customer problem tracking, and network problem resolution in all aspects of networking integral to HughesNet & HughesON Baseband, IF, and RF Communications and the related backend systems.
  • Responsible for System Administration, Network Monitoring and Management, new buildouts, changes to existing networks, and maintenance of the IP and system infrastructure.
  • Identify root causes on technical problems and develop procedural and technical recommendations for improvement.
  • Plan and coordinate implementation of new products into the production environment.
  • Monitor specific system limitations to maximize capacity and efficiency. Perform equipment level capacity planning and network performance activities.
  • Maintain equipment inventory and configuration management records, including software releases, patches, and hardware changes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Data Center Standards, Service Management Quality Program, and ITIL standards.
  • Support 24×7 OnCall rotation.
Basic Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.
  • Minimum BS degree in networking, computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, information systems, or a related technical field, equivalent military training and experience is a plus.
  • 5 or more years’ experience with industry standards, working knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet configuration and functionality desirable.
  • 2 or more years working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry certifications are a plus (Microsoft, ITIL, Linux, VMware, Cisco, CompTia)
  • Strong network engineering background.
  • Strong independent work ethic and ability to lead/drive projects while working as part of a team in a distributed work environment.
  • Candidates must have the ability to work and manage in a 24 x 7 x 365 work environment, multi-task while meeting deadlines, and work well under pressure.
  • Electronics troubleshooting skills desirable (ability to use and interpret readings from a range of test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, protocol analyzer, power meter, Fiber test sets, etc.).
  • Candidates must have excellent problem-solving, customer relations, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Responsibilities and duties may evolve and expand; therefore, flexibility and adaptation are important.
In addition to salary, OnCall compensation, and potential profit sharing, this position will be eligible for a discretionary bonus, with funding based on company and department performance.
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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This position will have access to U.S. export-restricted materials. A successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain U.S. authorization from the Dept. of State or the Dept. of Commerce to access such materials. For more information about U.S. export control laws, see

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

  • Financial    : 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

  • Work-Life Balance    : Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

  • Employee Incentives    : Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

  • Health    : Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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