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EchoStar Engineer III - Customer Networks (Network Development Engineer, Enterprise Network Engineer) in GERMANTOWN, Maryland

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer III - Customer Networks (Network Development Engineer) in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and engineering large-scale customer networks to develop and implement automated processes that improve efficiency and reliability.

  • Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and maintainable workflows, integrating cloud networking experience where applicable.

  • Create and maintain scripts to automate repetitive tasks, optimize operations, and reduce manual effort.

  • Analyze vendor-specific API documentation to develop vendor-agnostic solutions for day-to-day network management activities.

  • Work autonomously and self-direct while thriving in a team environment.

  • Deliver customer-facing projects and demonstrate solutions following Agile methodology.

  • Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) effectively, ensuring collaborative and efficient development workflows.

  • Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers, analyzing and troubleshooting issues.

  • Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth, sharing knowledge and insights to strengthen team capabilities.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

  • 4+ years' experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Python programming for network automation

  • Deep understanding of network infrastructure, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, ARP, VLAN), and services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, VPNs, SD-WAN).

  • Experience with creating and using RESTful APIs

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex network and software issues.

  • Experience with network vendors like Fortinet, Velocloud and Meraki and certifications

  • Knowledge of containerization and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Understanding of DevOps practices and tools.

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