Lead Network Administrator

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

This role leads the evolution of an enterprise wireless ecosystem to ensure seamless connectivity for thousands of users across the network. Success involves bridging the gap between initial design and high-availability operations to tackle complex architectural challenges and performance bottlenecks. The mission focuses on maintaining a robust 99.95% uptime environment while driving innovation and mentoring the engineering team through advanced technical leadership.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) for critical network incidents through the development and implementation of standardized automated troubleshooting playbooks.

• Take ownership of enterprise network reliability within the first 90 days, focusing specifically on global wireless and wired user access.

• Provide advanced technical leadership and direction to junior team members to elevate the collective data networking standard.

• Partner with stakeholders to design scalable, high-performance network specifications that translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Execute hands-on implementation and maintenance of network projects utilizing lab-tested designs and rigorous validation plans.

• Leverage AI-driven analytics to proactively identify and resolve interference patterns or roaming issues before they impact the user experience.

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Deep functional expertise in MPLS, WAN, WLAN, LAN, and VLAN architectures.

• Critical experience managing high-availability wireless controllers, specifically Cisco 9800 or 5508 platforms.

• Professional proficiency in Juniper switching and Mist AI-driven Wi-Fi solutions.

• Specialized ability to support MacOS Wi-Fi roaming and perform professional site surveys using Ekahau.

• Advanced knowledge of SDN and configuration automation via tools like Ansible Tower or Cisco Catalyst Center.

• Demonstrated AI Application skills to leverage machine learning insights for troubleshooting and network optimization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 8 years of experience in Network Administration or Engineering

• WLAN and 802.11 RF standards

• Cisco Wireless Controllers (9800/5508)

• Cisco Routing/Switching (9000 series)

• Cisco Catalyst platforms and protocols (STP, ACLs, Port Security)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Deep functional expertise in MPLS, WAN, WLAN, LAN, and VLAN architectures.

• Critical experience managing high-availability wireless controllers, specifically Cisco 9800 or 5508 platforms.

• Professional proficiency in Juniper switching and Mist AI-driven Wi-Fi solutions.

• Specialized ability to support MacOS Wi-Fi roaming and perform professional site surveys using Ekahau.

• Advanced knowledge of SDN and configuration automation via tools like Ansible Tower or Cisco Catalyst Center.

• Demonstrated AI Application skills to leverage machine learning insights for troubleshooting and network optimization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 8 years of experience in Network Administration or Engineering

• WLAN and 802.11 RF standards

• Cisco Wireless Controllers (9800/5508)

• Cisco Routing/Switching (9000 series)

• Cisco Catalyst platforms and protocols (STP, ACLs, Port Security)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary : $110,100 - $157,300