Systems Engineer II

Company: Dish
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 transforming the future of connectivity by building and enhancing the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. Our network is free of the limitations of the past, and flexible to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration of Cloud resources, operating systems, applications, and Kubernetes clusters
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, scaling, and managing containers across multiple environments
• Develop and implement Helm charts or YAML files to streamline Kubernetes deployments
• Automate cluster monitoring, upgrades, and security patches to ensure high availability
• Develop and implement scripts to manage Kubernetes-based operational and administrative needs
• Proactively identify and recommend updates to Kubernetes clusters and architecture to optimize resource utilization and scalability
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including Kubernetes architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and triage Kubernetes-related issues, including networking, storage, and container lifecycle management
• Build automated incident responses within Kubernetes to minimize manual interventions
• Participate in Scrum team activities, contributing to Kubernetes-related design and automation efforts
  Skills, Experience and Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • Associate's or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3 or more years of experience in cloud technologies
    
    Skills and Qualifications:
    
    • Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters, deploying microservices, and handling container orchestration in a production environment
    • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, service mesh, and persistent storage management
    • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively to clarify requirements, troubleshoot Kubernetes issues, and identify innovative solutions
    • Ability to assist in documenting requirements and resolving conflicts or ambiguities related to Kubernetes environments
    • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
      
      Visa sponsorship is available for this role
      
      Salary Ranges
      
      Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $136,625.00/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.

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