**Company Summary** 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. **Department Summary** Our Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Cloud Infrastructure Design** : + Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions across AWS + Design and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) for containerized workloads + Need hands on experience in Rolling Upgrade & Blue-Green Deployment strategies tailored to diverse workload requirements + Need Intense experience in EKS upgrade from 1.27 to EKS 1.31 + **DevOps Leadership** : + Lead the adoption and implementation of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline + Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation + Optimize build, deployment, and release processes to accelerate delivery cycles + **Kubernetes and Containerization** : + Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability + Develop Helm charts and manage deployments using best practices for Kubernetes security and governance + Troubleshoot critical Kubernetes issues, including Pods, Networking, PVCs, and Node failures + Support cloud-hosted systems in a 24x7 environment including troubleshooting, hotfixing, and root cause analysis + **Monitoring and Observability** : + Implement robust monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or ELK Stack + Develop dashboards and alerts to ensure proactive resolution of performance and security issues + **Security and Compliance** : + Enforce best practices for cloud security, IAM policies, and Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, PodSecurityPolicies, network policies) + Ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2 + **Collaboration and Mentorship** : + Partner with software development, QA, and operations teams to align infrastructure with business goals + Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to enhance team capabilities + Advocate for and implement DevSecOps practices within the organization **Skills, Experience and Requirements** **Education and Experience:** + Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology + 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or related fields **Skills and Qualifications:** + Expertise in Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestration + Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) + Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Crossplane + Advanced knowledge of AWS cloud ecosystem + Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Go) + Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog **Preferred Skills** : + Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, or CKAD). + Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer Visa sponsorship not available for this role **Salary Ranges** Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $208,725.00/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: DISH 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 - Veteran/Disability. 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.