Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Active Directory (AD), System Administration, Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Wireless Technologies Certifications:
None Experience:
1 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
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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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.97 - $0.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base…