Company SummaryDISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.Department SummaryOur Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesBoost Mobile is seeking a motivated Linux Engineer I to assist in the management and optimization of our Linux-based environments. In this role, you will support automation efforts through Ansible within both private and AWS cloud-native settings. This position combines foundational system administration with operational support, contributing to the reliability, security, and efficiency of our infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:
Assist in administering Linux operating systems and AWS resources for optimal performance and security
Support application deployment and automation using Ansible playbooks across Linux environments
Develop a strong understanding of AWS services (VPC, EC2, Security Groups, S3, Kubernetes)
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration with GitLab to automate workflows and deployment
Assist in automating system monitoring, upgrades, and security patches for high availability
Collaborate with teams to document processes, troubleshoot issues, and improve system architecture
Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may substitute for formal education
Up to two years of experience managing Linux platforms in private cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
Skills and Qualifications:
Basic experience with Linux systems in cloud environments, including application deployment and container orchestration
Familiarity with Ansible for automation and basic YAML playbook creation
Understanding of Kubernetes concepts, networking, and persistent storage management
Effective written and verbal communication for documentation and teamwork
Basic programming or scripting experience with Python, Perl, or BASH
Familiarity with container runtimes (Docker, containerd) and Kubernetes workloads
Salary RangesCompensation: $72,400.00/Year - $118,900.00/YearBenefitsWe 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.We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.