DevOps 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 Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Join our mission-critical engineering team at DISH, where you'll help design and maintain the secure infrastructure that powers our core video delivery systems. You'll work with cutting-edge container technologies and automation tools in a high-impact, secure environment, directly supporting millions of customers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain on-prem Kubernetes clusters and container infrastructure
• Implement and manage secure CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Administer VMware virtualization and Linux systems
• Implement security controls and ensure compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot complex problems across the technology stack
• Create technical documentation and mentor team members
• Participate in on-call rotation supporting critical systems

Our Technology Stack:

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Infrastructure: VMware, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
• Automation: SaltStack, Ansible, Terraform
• CI/CD: ArgoCD, Git

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in software engineering, DevOps, or system administration

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven experience in virtualized (VMware) Linux environments
• Infrastructure automation experience (Saltstack, Ansible)
• Python and bash scripting proficiency
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, Git
• Advanced Linux administration skills
• System performance tuning experience
• Scaled Agile/Scrum methodology experience
• Experience operating in secure, isolated environments

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $85,000.00/Year - $95,800.00/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.