Principal Cloud Network Engineer

Echostar Corporation•Littleton, CO

61d

About The Position

The DISH Wireless Principal Cloud Network Architect will be the technology lead for internal and external customer engagements. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native service provider infrastructure and the ability to drive technology innovation for DISH Wireless' cloud-based open network. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, the architect will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful definition, deployment, and value realization of cloud networking solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your technical vision will shape the future of wireless networking, we'd love to meet you!

Requirements

Master's or PhD in Telecommunication,Computer Science, Electrical, or a related field
10+ years of experience architecting transport networks within a cloud-native service provider infrastructure
Expertise in cloud-based routing solutions, including overlay and underlay architectures
Experience migrating and transforming legacy workloads to cloud environments
Proficiency in software development tools for cloud deployment and lifecycle management
Deep knowledge of networking protocols, including: BGP, Segment Routing, MPLS, and ISIS for large-scale hybrid and multi-cloud deployments L2/L3 VPNs, IPSEC, GRE tunneling, and data center fabric architectures.
Traffic shaping, QoS, and CoPP techniques for large-scale cloud networks
Hands-on experience deploying containerized virtual routing functions using HELM charts
Experience designing and implementing routing and traffic policies in disaggregated cloud environments
Strong understanding of automation and orchestration tools for simplifying network operations
Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including collaboration with security ISVs
Experience in vendor management, evaluation, and selection
Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and work in high-ambiguity environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications (e.g., CCIE SP, Cloud Architect, AWS, GCP, or equivalent industry certifications)
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, or Terraform)
Deep understanding of Kubernetes, VMware, and white-box networking technologies
Experience working with ISVs to onboard cloud-native applications
Public speaking experience, with a track record of presenting at industry events
Proven ability to create executive-level roadmaps, technical best practices, and architecture diagrams

Responsibilities

Hands-on technical delivery experience
Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate technical strategies to leadership
Deep knowledge of DISH's cloud-native open network and how to leverage it for business value
Serve as lead Consulting Architect for key accounts, defining cloud network strategies and architectures across customer organizations
Lead architecture design and field deployment handovers for DISH Wireless cloud solutions
Translate business requirements into scalable and repeatable cloud solutions
Align cloud networking strategies with business objectives and product roadmaps
Assess current network architectures and recommend future-state technology architectures
Define use cases, objectives, and architectures to support business needs
Ensure alignment between business strategy, IT roadmaps, and deployment teams
Develop system and application architectures for cloud-based service provider networks
Present architectural recommendations to executive leadership
Drive customer feedback loops into DISH Wireless product engineering teams
Deliver whitepapers, presentations, and public speaking engagements showcasing DISH Wireless' cloud journey
Work independently in a high-impact team with minimal oversight

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.

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