Manager, Cloud and Platform Engineering

Company Summary
DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd is a technology subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. Our organization is at the forefront of technology, serving as a disruptive force and driving innovation and value on behalf of our customers.

Our product portfolio includes Boost Mobile (consumer wireless), Boost Mobile Network (5G connectivity), DISH TV (Direct Broadcast Satellite), Sling TV (Over The Top service provider), OnTech (smart home services), Hughes (global satellite connectivity solutions) and Hughesnet (satellite internet).

Our facilities in India are some of EchoStar's largest development centers outside the U.S. As a hub for technological convergence, our engineering talent is a catalyst for innovation in multimedia network and communications development.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties And Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled, well experienced Manager with a strong background in AWS cloud operations, Automation, Cloud Architecture, DevOps, and Security practices. The ideal candidate will lead a team with hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), leveraging tools like GitLab, Gitlab Runner, CloudFormation, Ansible, and/or Terraform to manage scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. AWS certifications are highly desirable, showcasing proficiency and commitment to cloud excellence.

Location:
Bangalore

Experience Level:
10-15 years (with demonstrable leadership experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps Engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Plan and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of projects and initiatives.

• Cloud Operations & Architecture

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructures.

• Drive optimization strategies for large-scale EKS platforms.
• Ensure cloud environments are optimized for performance, cost, and scalability.

• Establish and enforce best practices for cloud usage, monitoring, and incident management.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Guide the team in building and maintaining automated infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD.

• Ensure the development of reusable, maintainable, and well-documented IaC templates.

• Platform Engineering

• Direct the development, automation, and management of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools.

• Facilitate collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes.

• Oversee the implementation of monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure high system availability.

• Security and Compliance

• Ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to security best practices and compliance standards.

• Guide the implementation of identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption mechanisms, and vulnerability assessments.

• Manage security incident management and response in AWS environments.

• Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, InfoSec, and IT to deliver cloud solutions.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing best practices in cloud operations and DevOps.
• Stay updated with the latest AWS services, trends, and best practices, and communicate them to the team.

Skills, Experience And Requirements
Required Skills and Experience

• Leadership and Management

• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.

• Strong ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• DevOps and CI/CD

• Strong proficiency in GitLab/ Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline development.

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Security and Compliance

• Knowledge of AWS security services and practices, including IAM, KMS, security groups, and NACLs.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR) and tools like AWS Config or Trusted Advisor.

• AWS Expertise

• Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, etc.

• Proven track record in managing production workloads on AWS.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Extensive experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

• Expertise in automating infrastructure deployment and scaling.

• General Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.

• Hands-on development experience in Go/NodeJS is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational Qualification

• Engineering / Masters in Information, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate).

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty.

• CKA/CKAD.

• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Dynatrace.

Benefits

• Insurance and Wellbeing
• Financial & Retiral Benefit Program
• Mental Wellbeing
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Time Off
• Team Outings