Senior Cloud Network Engineer

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
We are seeking a Technology Development Engineer with expertise in Nokia and Oracle Core Network Functions (NF) and hands-on experience in deploying and troubleshooting cloud-hosted core network workloads on AWS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, and validating telco Network Functions (VNFs/CNFs) in a development environment, ensuring seamless integration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting of network functions.
Preferred candidates will also have teleco knowledge and an understanding of cloud native frameworks. This role requires strong collaboration with network engineers, cloud architects, and test teams to optimize network performance and support advanced telecom solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, integrate, and troubleshoot VNF/CNF Core Network Functions on AWS EC2, EKS, and Outposts, including Nokia and Oracle NFs (AMF, SMF, UPF, etc.)
• Perform end-to-end 4G/5G call flow testing, validate core-RAN interoperability, and support end-to-end connectivity
• Configure AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) and monitor performance using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and GuardDuty
• Automate infrastructure and testing with Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation; refine pipelines with DevOps and CloudOps teams
• Analyze traffic with tools like Wireshark and Nokia NetAct; troubleshoot latency, packet loss, and scaling issues
• Document deployment procedures, troubleshooting steps, and collaborate with AWS and Core vendors to enhance system reliability

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field with 5+ years in telecom network engineering
• Deep expertise in Nokia and Oracle Core NFs (AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, PCF, SCP) and 4G/5G RAN/Core architecture
• Proven experience deploying Core NFs on AWS (EC2, EKS, VPC, Direct Connect, IAM, KMS)
• Skilled in containerized NFs, Kubernetes, and network automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm)
• Strong troubleshooting with Wireshark, tcpdump, Nokia NetAct, and solid Linux admin/scripting skills (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of RAN architectures
• Understanding cloud native architectures
• Experience with network slicing, MEC, and edge computing solutions
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques as applied to network operations
• Nokia or Oracle certifications (e.g., Nokia 5G Core Professional, Oracle Core NF certifications)
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $150,000.00/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. 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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