DISH Network Technologies Looking for Manager, IT System Administration at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Full Time

Dish Network Technologies India Pvt Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dish Network Corporation, USA, a Fortune 250 company. Dish Network Corporation is a connectivity company based out of Englewood, Colorado, USA, which is the owner of the direct-broadcast satellite DISH TV, OTT streaming Sling TV services, OnTech Smart services and Dish Wireless 5G services. In 2020, DISH officially acquired Boost Mobile and Ting. With these acquisitions, it officially launched its Wireless business, offering both prepaid and post-paid services. We are building the first virtualized standalone 5G-only network in the USA.

Dish Network’s India development center, registered as Dish Network Technologies India Pvt Ltd, has offices in Bangalore & Hyderabad. These centers handle Engineering and Information Technology related activities for its parent company Dish Network.

Our Vision is to change the way the world communicates. Our Mission is to connect people and things. We believe in innovation & encourage creative ideas. We have over 100+ granted patents filed from our India centers and over 100 are in the patent processing stage. We follow employee friendly policies with flexible office timings as we believe in the quality of work & the results produced by the employees

Job Description:

As the Manager of IT System Administration at Dish India, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at maintaining and enhancing our IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the comprehensive management of Dish India’s IT infrastructure, encompassing end-user computing (Mac, Windows), LAN & WAN networks, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and backups.
2. Lead and mentor a team of dynamic IT/System administrators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
3. Drive complex IT infrastructure projects from inception through execution, ensuring successful implementation within established timelines and budgets.
4. Work closely and collaborate with both onshore and offshore to align IT initiatives with the overall business objectives.
5. Develop and implement infrastructure automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
6. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring the adoption of industry best practices and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
7. Liaise and coordinate with infrastructure OEM vendors to procure equipment, negotiate contracts, and ensure the timely resolution of technical issues.
8. Develop an annual IT infrastructure plan tailored to the specific needs and growth objectives of Dish India, aligning technology investments with business strategies.
9. Recruit, onboard, manage, and mentor IT/System administrators, nurturing their professional growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Requirements:

1. Engineering degree or MCA with 14 plus years of total experience with experience in managing IT infrastructure operations teams.

2. Proven experience in IT system administration and infrastructure management.

3. Strong leadership and project management skills.

4. Expertise in infrastructure automation and technology solutions.

5. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

6. Vendor management experience is a plus.

7. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, AWS, VMware) preferred.

8. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.