Data Traffic Staff Engineer

Company: DISH
Location: Littleton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

DISH Wireless is building a next-gen 5G network to disrupt the wireless industry and fuel innovation in transportation, health care, education, sustainability, city management, and agriculture. Were driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win and were looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve. Join us as we embark on our greatest adventure of all. Opportunity is here. We are DISH Wireless. DISH Wireless is seeking a Transport Data Traffic Engineer with a deep understanding of how the Internet works on a global and local basis. This position requires a solid understanding and experience with DNS, IP addressing, BGP, etc. to support efficient, low latency processing of all DISH mobile data traffic. Traffic is expected to grow as the new 5G national network is built and candidate should have the ability to define and specified a range of connectivity options based on changing traffic. Candidate will help write requirements for an RFP to screen ISPs for their ability to interconnect Dish data traffic and later to manage the peering and other interconnect partners. Candidate should have familiarity to network operators and other service provider networks and processes including Local Exchange Carriers (LEC), Tier 1 ISPs and specialized carriers. The Transport Data Traffic Engineer will be responsible for evaluating and performing detailed engineering activities supporting the design, development, and optimization of the data interconnection in a wireless network. This person may also be responsible for specifying equipment, APIs, virtual resources, etc. to create world class data services for Dish customers. This role is a key, strategic part of our business and presents an opportunity to implement and optimize the latest networking solutions. Responsibilities fall into the following categories: + Define data interconnection requirements including APIs, transport interfaces and other interconnection. + Develop peering, IP transit and other interconnection requirements for the 5G network. + Manage data traffic flows and recommend network changes as traffic profiles change. + Define and later support the implementation of peering agreements and interconnection. + System architecture including reliability, security and redundancy requirements. + Actively contribute to improvements and participate in innovation, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing activities. + Ability to define and manage performance with SLAs and KPIs. + Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards. #LI-SL3 The successful Transport Data Traffic Engineer will have: + BS in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience + 8 + years Internet / Telecommunications network experience + Strong understanding of O-RAN and other 5G architecture + Extensive work with data centers and familiarity with virtualized environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) + Working knowledge of DNS and BGP + Working knowledge of virtualization and software defined networking + Familiarity with optical networking and interfaces + Analyzing new network requirements, deployments, augmentations, bandwidth upgrades and software upgrades + Ability to write detailed technical specifications + Ability to manage multiple commitments simultaneously + Excellent communication and follow-up skills + Proven ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately + Ability to deliver in fast-paced, high volume environment supporting aggressive targets + Experience working with Internet Exchange Points (IPX) and Tier 1 telco hotels/data centers. + Understanding of traffic engineering, Internet access services and Ethernet services. + Working knowledge of various applicable standards and frameworks: IETF, MEF, etc. + Ability to define and manage performance with SLAs and KPIs. Compensation: $119,180.00/Yr. - $177,000.00/Yr. From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website (/life/investing-in-you/) . Employment is contingent on Successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

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