Linux Engineer II

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
Boost Mobile is seeking a qualified Linux Engineer II to contribute significantly to the management and optimization of our Linux-based environments. In this critical role, you will implement automation through Ansible within both private and AWS cloud-native settings. This position combines hands-on system administration with operational oversight, ensuring that our infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of Linux operating systems, focusing on security, provisioning, and automation.
• Tune and configure various cloud systems to optimize performance.
• Oversee backups and disaster recovery processes for data integrity.
• Monitor systems for observability and performance.
• Provide innovative solutions using modern deployment tools and techniques.
• Lead change management and ensure the sustainability of processes and performance improvements.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree; two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 or more years of professional experience in virtualized architectures in VMWare and AWS

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience in DevOps concepts and lifecycle
• Ability to break down complex problems, implement custom solutions and automate them in a secure manner
• Experience with systems integration, requirements analysis, and process implementation
• A strong understanding of the Linux operating system and command line

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,805.00/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.