WLAN Engineer - HYBRID

WLAN Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Must be located in San Diego Area)

Duration: 12 months w/likely extension

Job Description

Will be a 40 45 hour per week role:

• Expert in WLAN installs. Bringing up new APs. Configuring and adding new Aruba 3810m switches.
  
• Must be willing to travel around 23 times per week to San Diego sites. A lot of the sites are in downtown San Diego.
  
• There will be some afterhours and weekend work (limited amount)
  
• 75 sites to be completed towards the middle of 2024 so around 3 per week on average.
  
• Occasionally ssisting with some LAN work at Gas sites. That may take up 510% of their time. The 2 Projects:
  
• Handling WLAN Refresh at multiple San Diego sites
  
• Sempra HQ LAN Refresh
  
• Replacing 100 LAN switches at HQ
  
• Will entail months of prepwork and likely a few months of implementation
  
• Going from Juniper EX to Aruba 6300
  

As you continue the search please broaden the criteria:

• WLAN Experience (Aruba preferred)
  
• LAN Experience (Juniper to Aruba preferred). Candidate must be familiar with Aruba AOS and CX platforms.
  
• General knowledge of Network Engineering (this is the most critical)
  

Other Factors:

• San Diego based as they need to be onsite for site walks site surveys and cutovers.
  
• They will not physically do any of the installs (power cabling switches etc.)
  

Job Summary: As a WLAN Engineer specializing in Aruba technologies you will be responsible for planning deploying configuring maintaining and troubleshooting wireless networks. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams including network architects IT support and security personnel to ensure the seamless operation of wireless infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

1. Network Design and Deployment:
   
• Designing wireless network solutions based on business requirements using Aruba products.
  
• Conducting site surveys and analyzing RF data to optimize network performance.
  
• Implementing WLAN infrastructure including access points controllers and network management systems.
  
2. Configuration and Integration:
   
• Configuring Aruba wireless controllers access points and related network devices.
  
• Integrating WLAN solutions with existing network infrastructure and systems.
  
• Implementing security protocols and policies including authentication and encryption mechanisms.
  
3. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
   
• Monitoring network performance identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to optimize performance.
  
• Conducting periodic assessments and making recommendations for network improvements.
  
• Troubleshooting network issues and providing timely resolutions.
  
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation including network diagrams configurations and procedures.
  
• Generating regular reports on network performance utilization and security.
  
5. Collaboration and Support:
   
• Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to support networkrelated projects and initiatives.
  
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to IT support teams for escalated wireless network issues.
  
• Assisting in capacity planning and scalability assessments for WLAN infrastructure.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Proven experience as a WLAN Engineer with a focus on Aruba technologies.
  
• Certification in Aruba networking (e.g. Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP) etc.).
  
• Indepth knowledge of wireless protocols standards (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and RF principles.
  
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Aruba wireless controllers access points and network management systems.
  
• Strong understanding of network security concepts and experience implementing security measures in WLAN environments.
  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze complex network issues.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams