Department SummaryDISH is a Fortune 200 company that continues to redefine the communications industry.Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, includingreinventing ourselves.

We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launchof the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in theprocess, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We are doing it again withthe first live, internet-delivered TV service - Sling TV - that bucks traditional pay-TVnorms and gives consumers a truly new way to access and watch television.

Now we have our sights set on upending the wireless industry and unseating theentrenched incumbent carriers.We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win - it's in our DNA. We'relooking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need toachieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.Opportunity is here. We are DISH.

Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDISH is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our DT Sling department. As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing our organization's critical infrastructure systems. You will leverage your expertise in infrastructure architecture and engineering principles to develop innovative solutions that align with business objectives, ensure high performance and availability, and drive operational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and lead the way in shaping our infrastructure landscape.Key Responsibilities:Architect, design, implement, and integrations of VMWare on HP/CISCO UCS infrastructure.Assist in the build - Operate, of the VMware ESXi Server Infrastructure and its components hosted on Cisco UCS.

Experience in setting up and managing the VCenter, VROPS/Aria solution.VM capacity planning and trend analysis on resource usage.Troubleshooting and resolving VMware environment issues, monitoring & root cause analysis.

Install, configure & manage Automate - Infrastructure as a code using Ansible, Python & Terraform.Manage the storage allocation on the VMWare setup - SAN/NAS Storage (EMC, Pure).Partner with application teams to understand business needs and recommend solutions.

Act as a reference and resource to Engineering Leadership and Operations.Defining multiple virtual servers on a single host machine.Maintenance: Installing operating systems and service packs, security patches, and bug fixes.

Keeping informed of developments in VMware technologies and products.Document all processes, system changes/fixes, issues, and VMware processes.Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Support multiple unique projects occurring at the same time.Communicate resources and actions across multiple stakeholders and internal engineering teams.Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, a Master's Degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience: 10+ years of Infrastructure operations support experience (with 6+ in a large enterprise).Skills and Qualifications:Industry certifications on AWS, VMWare, Linux, Cisco UCS, and Security is an added advantage.For architects additional exposure in design, managing cloud infra, re-architecting the DC environment to synergies with AWS cloud, and modernising the IaaS landscape is required.

For Principal engineers managing/leading a team of 5 or more is preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good communication skills to interact with team members, customers, and managers.

Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced team members.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Exposure to technologies:VMware VMware products, tools, and server-side infrastructure Expertise.

Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, Proxy, DHCP & Group Policy.Proficient in Linux System administration, and VMware technologies like vCenter, and Update. Manager, HA, DRS, Storage DRS, vMotion, svMotion, Template & Cloning, etc.

Must know Configuring Cisco UCS servers (Chassis/Blades), including consolemanagement, PXE server setup, and VCE vBlock hardware.Experience in managing systems using SSH, RDP, ILO, etc.Need experience with vRealize Automation/vRealize Orchestration.

Ability to broker solutions among diverse and geographically disparate teams.Experience in at least one Configuration Mgmt/automation tool, Ansible, SALT, Terraform.Experience with ESXi Hardening.

Experience with Managing Multiple vCenters (VCSA experience required).Familiarity with vSphere VM replication, and vROPs.Salary Range Compensation: $165,000.00/Year - $180,750.

00/Year Compensation and BenefitsWe also 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