The Role Designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes routed optical network and dark fiber infrastructure. Responsibilities include DWDM and routing design validation, optical performance tuning, capacity and reliability management, circuit lifecycle oversight, troubleshooting, stakeholder collaboration, and technical leadership. The role also uses automation and AI tools to modernize deployment workflows and improve network performance. Summary Generated by Built In What Success Looks Like (Objectives): Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. This role drives the architecture, implementation, and optimization of core transport and routed optical network infrastructure. The candidate will address challenges related to network capacity, high-availability optical ring reliability, and complex routing integration across enterprise environments. Success involves maintaining operational uptime, validating spend and circuit lifecycles, and modernizing transport workflows using automation and artificial intelligence. What Success Looks Like (Objectives): Take ownership of the reliability and capacity of the regional Zayo dark fiber rings and core routed optical network (RON) infrastructure within the first 90 days Supply advanced technical direction and leadership to junior members of the transport and data networking teams to elevate the collective technical standard Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable transport and routing solutions that translate business capacity needs into resilient specifications Drive hands-on implementation and ongoing maintenance for network transport projects, utilizing lab environments to prove out DWDM and routing designs according to rigorous validation plans Conduct advanced enterprise-level performance tuning on optical transponders, amplifiers, and coherent routing interfaces to meet or exceed operational uptime goals; leveraging AI tools to analyze telemetry and proactively optimize network efficiency Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring) Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring): Deep practical knowledge of

DWDM/CWDM

architectures, optical amplification (EDFA/RAMAN), link engineering, and the Cisco ONS platform (including NCS 1000 and

ONS 15454

series) Proven track record implementing Routed Optical Networks, utilizing high-density coherent optics (ZR/ZR+) directly integrated into core routing platforms Advanced expertise in Cisco service provider and enterprise routing platforms (such as Cisco 8700, ASR 9000, or Catalyst 9000 series) and segment routing or MPLS protocols Comprehensive proficiency in designing and supporting MPLS, WAN, SD-WAN, and complex

LAN/VLAN

architectures Direct experience designing, turning up, and troubleshooting regional dark fiber topology, specifically focusing on Zayo dark fiber ring architectures, OTDR testing, and optical power budgets Familiarity with network configuration automation tools (such as Ansible Tower, Python, or Cisco Catalyst Center) alongside AI application skills to streamline deployment workflows and improve network performance

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field

Minimum Experience:

5 years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on backbone transport or service provider infrastructure

Required Technical Skills:

Must have at least 3 years of experience with: Cisco ONS or Cisco NCS optical transport platforms Core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and MPLS/Segment Routing Designing or maintaining long-haul/metro dark fiber systems (e.g., Zayo rings) Telecom circuit lifecycle management and inventory tools (e.g., Calero) Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Range Compensation:

$96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year About Our Department Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. About Our Company 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. 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: EchoStar 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. EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish) Read Full Description Skills Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field At least 5 years of experience in Network Engineering, focused on backbone transport or service provider infrastructure At least 3 years of experience with Cisco ONS or Cisco NCS optical transport platforms At least 3 years of experience with core routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, plus MPLS or Segment Routing At least 3 years of experience designing or maintaining long-haul or metro dark fiber systems, such as Zayo rings Experience with

DWDM/CWDM

architectures, optical amplification, link engineering, and Cisco ONS platforms Experience implementing Routed Optical Networks with high-density coherent optics integrated into core routing platforms Expertise designing and supporting MPLS, WAN, SD-WAN, and complex

LAN/VLAN

architectures Experience with Zayo dark fiber ring architectures, OTDR testing, and optical power budgets Familiarity with network configuration automation tools such as Ansible Tower, Python, or Cisco Catalyst Center Telecom circuit lifecycle management and inventory tools, such as Calero Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview What the Team is Saying Lynea NE Regional Program Operations What we're building at DISH Wireless is extraordinary and will forever change the telecom industry. To be a part of history, and work alongside the most amazing and supportive people, is thrilling. There's endless opportunity to grow here. Lynea NE Regional Program Operations What we're building at DISH Wireless is extraordinary and will forever change the telecom industry. To be a part of history, and work alongside the most amazing and supportive people, is thrilling. There's endless opportunity to grow here. 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