Network Manager III (Specialized - Wi-Fi) / Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless Network Engineer

Clearance Level: SECRET

• Performing systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks.
• Evaluating the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks.
• Researching, designing and implementing wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software.
• Making recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government’s requirements.
• Conducting and documenting radio frequency (RF) coverage, site surveys and providing heat maps for the area of responsibility.
• Familiar with multi-vendor wireless technologies; Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst 9800, and Aruba Wireless controllers.
• Provide responsive services to include real-time network-level configuration control, network restoration, quality control and performance standards.
• Managing networks with industry standard platforms, Network Performance Analysis, Cisco IOS Network Configuration, and Network Troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards and industry best practices.
• Experience implementing high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
• Fundamental knowledge of security protocols and authentication (WPA2, EAP-TLS, 802.1x, AAA).
• This role must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of Cisco devices, multiprotocol (EIGRP, OSPF) routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Wireless Network Engineers must also be effective communicators with excellent written, verbal communications, and presentation skills in order to collaborate successfully with network technicians, vendors, and managers.

Additional Equipment/Software Supported

• Cisco Works
• Cisco Call Manager
• Cisco Meeting Place
• Cisco Router and Switches
• Cisco Adaptive Control Server
• Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
• Open Shortest Path First Protocol
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• HP OpenView

Certifications

• CompTIA Network + or higher (DoW 8570.01-M)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise or Data Center or Collaboration
• Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA) or equivalent or higher

General Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in design, maintenance, and operation of medium to large networks. Must have experience in systems management, monitoring and sustainment.
• Including three to five years specializing in wireless technologies.

Specialized Experience:

• Must have experience on military networks.
  • Cisco routing and switching technologies
  • Managing networks with industry standard platforms, Network Performance Analysis, Cisco IOS Network Configuration, and Network Troubleshooting
  • Establishing new circuit requirements
  • Documenting network enterprise, developing continuity folders, and as built drawings

• U.S. Air Force / USAFCENT networking experience desired.

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