Principal, System Engineer 1

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal, System Engineer to design and develop end-to-end solutions, operationalization, and life-cycle planning (including deployment and decommissioning), managing dependencies and cross-team impacts. This technical lead is an active participant in the cross-functional organization to promote best practices through educating their peers. In this role, you are responsible for planning short term (sprint-to-sprint) and long-term (multiple PI) initiatives, and organizing work and designs to meet the long-term target.

Here's what you'll do:

• Mentor junior team members on the Scrum team or functional team, providing consistent guidance on technical approach and best-practices.
• Manage risk and request help from leadership, when necessary, to meet commitments or change directions.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend network and security technologies that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate network/security risks, suggest appropriate remedies in current product architecture/implementation.

Here's what you'll need:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in System Engineering or relevant field.
•  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (computer science, engineering, information technology, or the sciences) is preferred, and recommended.
• Demonstrate command of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS and VLANs.
• Working knowledge of VPNs, virtualized appliances, cloud infrastructures, and identity/access protocols/software.
• Working knowledge with Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, CI/CD, etc.
• In-depth understanding of Akamai's infrastructure services with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of digital certificates “PKI”.
• Use of diverse network tools, i.e., dig, tracert, netcat, nmap, openssl, postman.
• Familiar with best practice of operational monitoring and alerting.
• Familiar with SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
• Agile Methodology, DevOps, 6-Sigma, practices.
• Problem Solver – Demonstrated track record of success and progression in varied challenges.
• Excellent organization and planning skills with ability to multi-task.
• Self-directed, results-oriented individual who can independently handle and thrive with multiple priorities.
• Analytical with critical thinking – makes data-driven decisions while establishing effective metrics that drive results and optimize on technology stack.
• Intellectually Agile – able to think deeply and qualitatively about strategy and vision.
• Entrepreneurial – brings a high level of self-directed energy and an unrelenting drive to succeed.
• Leader – able to lead by displaying an unparalleled work ethic; able to coach and mentor those around them. Proven track record of teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong Communicator – articulate with an ability to communicate in a direct and clear manner; emotional intelligence; history of communication with C-level executives using oral, written, and presentation formats is preferred.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES $127,965 - $232,415

Low (N1): $127,965 - $191,995

Mid (N2): $134,700 - $202,100

High (N3): $148,170 - $222,310

Top (N4): $154,905 - $232,415

Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

Apply today!

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About the Company:
DIRECTV

Be part of DIRECTV's commitment to providing excellent service.

DIRECTV is at the forefront of technology, content and service. As we deliver the ultimate entertainment experience, we know that our employees are our biggest assets. A nationwide team numbering over 16,000, our employees use their unique diverse talents and life experiences to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Our employees' pride and enthusiasm are vital to each and every job across more than one hundred U.S. locations. Thanks to their leadership, innovation, decisiveness, agility, teamwork and integrity, DIRECTV keeps ahead of the competition in a rapidly changing industry.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Telecommunications Services

Founded:
1990

Website:
http://www.directv.com/