Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex 4G/5G network issues conducting root cause analysis mentoring the NOC team and implementing AI diagnostic tools to enhance network stability.

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 team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model-combining our advanced cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful designed to satisfy the social economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
The core network environment faces increasing complexity as it transitions to cloud-native architectures requiring a specialist who can navigate intricate 4G and 5G service disruptions. This role solves the problem of prolonged network downtime by providing expert-level diagnostics and resolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 incidents that impact the customer experience. You will bridge the gap between daily network changes and long-term stability by driving root cause analysis and mentoring the wider NOC team. By leveraging advanced monitoring tools and cloud technologies this position ensures the network remains resilient against emerging technical challenges.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Resolution of complex Tier 2 and Tier 3 service-impacting events to maintain maximum network uptime and stability.
• Achievement of departmental OKRs by reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and supporting KPI deviation corrections.
• Implementation of AI-driven diagnostic tools to automate the identification of subscriber-level observations and network anomalies.
• Execution of comprehensive root cause and chronic incident analyses to prevent the recurrence of major network outages.
• Delivery of technical guidance and training sessions to the NOC team to ensure seamless adaptation to daily infrastructure changes.

Skills Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

• Advanced expertise in 4G and 5G Core network troubleshooting and call flow analysis.
• Critical experience managing and validating network functions within Kubernetes and cloud-native environments.
• AI Literacy specifically the ability to apply machine learning insights to network monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data sets during root cause investigations.
• Professional collaboration skills gained through experience working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 service providers.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and knowledge transfer in high-pressure operational settings.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Electronics-Communication or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum Experience: 8 years of experience in Telecom Operational Core environments.
• Required Technical Skills:
  
  • Expertise in 4G/5G Core troubleshooting up to Tier 3 (Packet Core experience)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCA) and chronic incident tracking.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110100.00/Year - $170000.00/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: 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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