Complete Description:
Assess, design, implement, and support small to large network projects. The Wireless Engineers will be responsible for working on both indoor and outdoor wireless network to support daily government operations, public safety and public broadband access.
The position requires design and implementation of complex IP-based wireless systems that satisfy specific end-customer requirements with guidance from Lead Engineers and Team Leader. WLAN and 802.11 a/b/g/i/n/ac expertise; 5 years of expertise designing, deploying, configuring, commissioning & administering Wireless LAN products & technologies, including: Cisco Wireless Technologies – LWAPs, WLCs, WiSMs, WCS, NCS and MSE; Ruckus Wireless Technologies-ZoneFlex APs, ZoneDirector and FlexMaster. Possess an understanding of RF signal transmissions & antenna behavior; WLAN Security in the areas of authentication, encryption, AAA, RADIUS protocol, etc.; Must be able to conduct and document a wireless site survey, including the ability to generate a final design, an equipment BOM, and implementation documentation; Possess an understanding of IP subnetting, routing and switching. The position may require climbing ladder and lifting upto 50 lbs.
Development of new wireless system project proposals will be required which would include the development of proposal document and drawings that effectively describes the system.
Behavior Characteristics:
Proven leader and team player who can effectively interact with others to accomplish tasks within tight schedule; excellent organizational and time management skills; high intellect, strong reliance on common sense, well tuned analytical skills
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Exp. Wireless LAN and 802.11abgn,ac technologies to deliver voice, data & video
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp. designing critical, large wireless network infrastructures
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Can perform wireless site survey & RF signal propagation testing
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp with Cisco wireless products and technologies
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp. Cisco wireless management platform (WCS/NCS/Cisco Prime)
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp. with wireless securities and policies; wIPS/wIDS
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Experience presenting wireless network design for review and approval
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Understanding of routers, switches, firewalls
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Can develop, plan, and prepare engineering job packages
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Understanding of routers, switches, firewalls
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Understanding of VLANs, RADIUS and LDAP protocols for AAA IP-based comm. system
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Knows vulnerability scanning and network assessment tools
Required
5
Years
2 - Proficient
Exp. Cisco wireless management platform (WCS/NCS)
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Exp with Ruckus ZoneDirector and FlexMaster
Required
2
Years
2 - Proficient
Plan, design, implement, and maintain wireless networks with VoIP
Required
5
Years
3 - Expert
Understands system KPIs & metrics
Desired
4
Years
2 - Proficient
Knows wireless access/backhaul technologies: CDMA2000, GSM,LTE,WiMAX etc.
Nice to have
4
Years
2 - Proficient
knows Distributed Antenna System design, installation and testing
Nice to have
4
Years
2 - Proficient
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
Required
Network certification - CCNA Routing and Switching
Highly desired
Wireless Certification – CCNA-wireless, CCNP-wireless preferred
Required