EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com . Follow @EchoStar (https://twitter.com/echostar) on Twitter. Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile. **EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Cybersecurity Engineer** in our Broadcast and Satellite Services division. This position will lead several engineers and work on systems and applications used for network security. This candidate will recommend, plan and lead projects to implement new solutions as necessary to ensure proper operation, maintain compliance, and ensure that network security best practices are met. This position will be located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD.** **Responsibilities:** + Lead network security engineers in the day-to-day workload, audit firewall ticket requests and interact with requestors aiming for accurate information for effective firewall policy implementations + Lead projects for new products and solutions in the network security field focusing on the ones that will provide effective automation + Work with Ansible and/or Terraform scripting languages that will allow effective automation of projects using these tools + Manage the configuration on multiple physical and virtual firewalls across multiple data centers + Propose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructure + Applies capacity planning configuration changes as demanded by the business + Address performance, scalability and service architecture administration issues + Design, install, configure, and maintain network security services, equipment and devices + Plan and support network security infrastructure + Provide clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressed + Monitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network security infrastructure and connectivity issues + Perform launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new features. + Work in a 24x7 mission critical environment, which includes on-call shifts + Coordinate equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing the systems as needed + Couch and mentor engineers in developing skills and careers in Cybersecurity **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, cybersecurity or related field + 5+ years working in a networking environment + 3+ years of experience participating in projects implementing new solutions + 3+ years of experience with network security products and protocols + 3+ years of experience in Ansible or Terraform, Python, Bash or other scripting languages **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, cybersecurity or related field + Solid knowledge of computers (laptops, servers, appliances, etc.) hardware and operating systems including Microsoft Windows, MAC OSX and Linux distributions like RedHat, Ubuntu + Solid knowledge of routing and switching technologies. CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA a plus + Understanding of web services and REST APIs + Experience with VMware and virtual security appliances + Previous experience leading colleagues in day-to-day work + Experience working with Cisco ACI + Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects of varying priority + Excellent verbal and written communications + Experience working with authentication services and load balancers + Self-learner and exceptional team player + CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#LI-EM1 \#M Compensation Range Annual Salary: $96,000.00 - $128,000.00 EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more! + **_Financial_** **:** 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability + **_Work-Life Balance_** **:** Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) + **_Employee Incentives_** : Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet + **_Health_** **:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!