Senior Linux Engineer

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
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 an experienced and highly skilled Senior Linux Engineer to lead the management and optimization of our Linux-based environments. In this pivotal role, you will implement advanced automation through Ansible within both private and AWS cloud-native settings. This position combines extensive system administration expertise with operational leadership, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration of Linux systems and AWS resources, ensuring performance, security, and compliance
• Design and manage application deployment using Ansible, driving automation and efficiency
• Create and implement complex Ansible playbooks for application deployment across environments
• Leverage expertise in AWS services and Kubernetes to optimize infrastructure provisioning and scaling
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline integration with GitLab to automate workflows and improve deployment
• Implement monitoring, security automation, and backup strategies to ensure system reliability and data integrity

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; a minimum of five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least five years of experience managing Linux platforms in private cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux systems in cloud environments and container orchestration
• Advanced proficiency in Ansible, including YAML for playbook creation and configuration management
• Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters, networking, ingress controllers, and persistent storage
• Relevant certification such as LPIC, RHCSA, or Ansible certification is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, mentorship, and team collaboration
• Proficient in Python, Perl, or BASH for automating tasks and enhancing operational processes

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $150,125.00/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.