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Senior Data Center Engineer

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Department Summary
DISH 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
DISH Wireless is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer with solid infrastructure engineering technical skills to help build our 5G Network. The ideal individual will be experienced in the design and operational support of critical systems. Our Data Centers are the foundation upon which our 5G infrastructure efficiently operates, and our innovative services delivered. The Data Center Engineering Team is responsible for design, retrofit and upgrade projects, ensuring our highly reliable environment is guaranteed. The ideal candidate will be able to work broadly; leading critical projects cross-functionally, and work independently, leading deep dives and expert analyses. This role is a key, strategic part of our business, and presents an opportunity to implement and optimize the latest networking solutions.
Day-to-day job responsibilities:

Lead complex systems engineering projects and initiatives including working cross-functionally with Network & System Teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and Technology Development.
Coordinate with data center sites to lead or support engineering studies, systems audits industry standards, startup testing, and full commissioning.
Transform and build data centers employing standards and best practices for power, HVAC, Networking systems. Hardware monitoring, commissioning and decommissioning server/storage/network hardware.
Prepare data center specifications and design criteria for retrofits, and provide input on future data center design reviews. Manage and report on all aspects (capacity, space, power, assets, etc.) of the data center.
Manage data center capacity for data center space, power, and network cable infrastructure. Work with server, storage, and network teams to do initial device installation and configure remote management access. Participate in equipment failure and power outage incidents, drive Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA), and implement solutions broadly across all regions.
Develop and review design standards, specifications, and method of procedures (MOP), for consistency and maximum system reliability. Evaluate data center commissioning scripts and participate in commissioning activities (Integrated System Test) for new and retrofitted data centers.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements
The Ideal Senior Data Center Engineer will have:

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in an IT, engineering, technical field (mechanical, electrical, or controls), or 5+ years of experience in one of these disciplines.
Solid understanding of the OSI model, routing and switching protocols, network security, IPv4 and IPv6 networking.
5+ years' experience with data centers and/or operations of mission critical data centers
Experience with standard Data Center equipment to include: electrical distribution equipment, low voltage power and molded case circuit breakers, overhead IT busway, air handling units, water treatment equipment, controls and monitoring, and hot aisle containment accessories.
Experience in load management at the operations level within data centers.
Design and engineering of effective and scalable network systems and solutions. Troubleshooting and Networking experience.

Salary Range
Compensation: $87,500.00/Year - $143,750.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website . Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

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Tosha Zeitlin

IT VP of Program Management Office, DISH Network

BUILDING THE FUTURE

Strengthening support systems to drive innovation

“There isn’t an area of the company where IT does not play a role,” Zeitlin said. “Our partnership becomes the glue that pulls it all together.” She oversees the business partnership, finance and accounting, vendor management, project management and quality assurance teams, which coordinate to help shape DISH’s future. “We support everything from onboarding new team members to implementing new wireless systems.” To effectively provide support, Zeitlin’s team uses tools such as ServiceNow Project Portfolio Manager, Rally and Smartsheet.

The world is watching us and it is an extremely exciting time to not only be part of DISH’s journey but to be integral in its success.

Dr. Mukaddim Pathan

Director of Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy and Engineering Practices, DISH Technologies

WORLD CLASS ENGINEERING IMPACT

Making innovative contributions that evolve an industry

Pathan oversees the architecture direction, best practices and engineering deliverables at DISH Technologies (DT). As the engineering arm for DISH, the DT team works on technologies such as blockchain, streaming, hardware engineering and immersive media experiences for DISH’s PayTV services. “The most exciting aspect at DT is the ability to create impactful contributions for the industry by developing web-scale applications and differentiated experiences,” Pathan said. “Each team member is regularly encouraged to work on innovative ideas and technologies, patenting them in the process.”

We are developing capabilities on the blockchain to provide differentiated experiences to our customers, and the impact of this project is readily visible and quantifiable.

Brian Mengwasser

Vice President, Head of MarketPlace & App Design, DISH Wireless

EXPLORING NEW POSSIBILITIES

Leading the way with cloud-native networks

DISH Wireless is evolving the way the world communicates by leveraging cloud-native networks. “What attracted me to DISH was the ambitious nature of what we’re trying to do here,” said Mengwasser. “It’s the most complicated cloud project in history.” The team works with enterprise customers to innovate their operations, whether that entails implementing connected concierge services for travelers or managing a fleet of intelligent vehicles.

There’s a lot that we can do with the opportunity in front of us.

What are DISH, an EchoStar Company Perks + Benefits

DISH, an EchoStar Company Benefits Overview

DISH offers competitive, comprehensive benefits for our team members. From our generous PTO policy and healthcare offerings to profit-sharing, 401(K) matching and employee stock purchase options, we're committed to fulfilling our greatest benefit of all: opportunity. With perks like tuition reimbursement programs, hiring practices that promote diversity, employee referral program bonuses, plus great discounts for our products and services, DISH is dedicated to providing an inclusive, balanced work experience for all.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

DISH Cares is our corporate citizenship program that provides opportunities for our employees to grow while promoting community engagement and development through sustainable business practices.

Partners with nonprofits

Through our corporate social responsibility program, DISH partners with a number of non-profits local to the community such as Children's Hospital Colorado and Food Bank of the Rockies.

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

4-day work week

Our in-home technicians, sales account executives, and manufacturing teams work a flexible 4-day work week.

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Quarterly engagement surveys

In-person all-hands meetings

DISH hosts in-person all-hands meetings at one of our main headquarters in the beautiful Denver-Metro area.

In-person revenue kickoff

Employee awards

Flexible work schedule

DISH offers the flexibility of core hours to start at 9 and end as needed for your day.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Mandated unconscious bias training

All team members are provided training as part of their onboarding experience through our online training platform. Leaders are given an enhanced, in-person training around unconscious bias.

Diversity employee resource groups

DISH currently has 8 Employee Resource Groups that provide platforms for employees to come together, share common interests and make important connections, both in and out of work.

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Our organization also has a full time Diversity Recruiting Program Manager, responsible for building strategic hiring channels and sourcing tactics that target underrepresented communities.

Diversity recruitment program

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

DISH's Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows team members to contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the benefit plan year up to $3,050.

Disability insurance

DISH offers Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), which pays 60% of your weekly salary directly to you for up to 13 weeks if you are sick or injured and unable to work.

Dental insurance

DISH offers a variety of dental plans to meet your needs.

Vision insurance

DISH Vision benefits are offered through VSP Vision Care (VSP). We offer two different plans, the Exam Plus Plan and the Enhanced Vision Plan. Both plans include annual exams and coverage for eyewear

Health insurance

DISH medical plan (DMP) offers comprehensive coverage with a wide network of medical professionals to support you and your family.

Life insurance

DISH provides team members with the opportunity to purchase Life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your dependents through The Hartford.

Mental health benefits

DISH offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all DISH employees and their household members for five free counseling sessions at no cost to team members.

Transgender health care benefits

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

DISH automatically enrolls you in our attractive 401(k) plan, investing in the most appropriate fund based on your age. You make change your contribution amount or investment election at any time.

401(K) matching

DISH offers a company match equal to 50% of your contribution up to $2,500 per year. We also offer profit-sharing contributions.

Company equity

For the 24th year in a row, DISH has offered profit-sharing in addition to the company 401k match, including vesting over a five-year period.

Employee stock purchase plan

DISH allows qualified team members to purchase DISH Network Class A Common Stock at a 15% discount to fair market value.

Performance bonus

Sales account executives receive uncapped commissions and incentives like cash rewards to all-expense paid vacations. Technicians receive award perks to spend through the Merchandise Marketplace.

Pay transparency

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Family medical leave

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Company sponsored family events

DISH has company-sponsored family events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, Riverfront Festival, Halloween, and more!

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO

DISH offers 2 weeks of paid time off for team members (3 weeks including PPT) and up to 5 weeks off for tenured team members of five years or longer.

Paid sick days

DISH offers 40 hours (or more depending on state) of paid protected time in addition to paid time off.

Flexible time off

Hardship benefits

Team members can take an unpaid 30-day leave of absence.

Office Perks

Free snacks and drinks

Free snacks and drinks are available depending on department.

Company-sponsored happy hours

DISH is a work-hard, play-hard culture with weekly happy hours depending on location and even an open tap at our downtown Denver location.

Onsite office parking

Relocation assistance

Meditation space

Mother's room

Professional Development Benefits

Job training & conferences

DISH offers training across the organization, whether in leadership development through our world-class LEAD team, or in sales, customer service, technicians and more.

Tuition reimbursement

DISH offers tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 for hourly full-time employees and $5,000 for salaried full-time employees per calendar year.

Lunch and learns

DISH often has Lunch and Learns based on departments or learning from cross-functional leadership team.

Promote from within

Mentorship program

DISH has a mentorship program for all team members hosted through our Employee Resource Groups!

Continuing education stipend

Team members receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for job-related courses or degree programs.

Continuing education available during work hours

DISH team members have access to LinkedIn learnings for free as well as access to our world-class LEAD team for leadership development.

Customized development tracks

Paid industry certifications

Personal development training

Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

DISH offers free and discounted services from our brands, including free DISH TV, discounted Sling, discounted Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite phone plans, and discounted smart service equipment like Google Home and Ring.

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