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Albany, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Title: Wireless Engineer (US Citizens Only)
Location: Remote


We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications:

Responsibilities:
  • Design configure implement and manage wireless network solutions including WiFi systems for enterprise environments ensuring high availability performance and security.
  • Conduct site surveys to assess wireless coverage capacity and interference and recommend optimal designs and solutions based on client needs.
  • Install configure and maintain wireless access points (APs) controllers bridges and related networking hardware.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot wireless network performance ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal downtime for users.
  • Monitor wireless network performance utilizing tools such as Ekahau AirMagnet or similar to analyze signal strength interference and capacity issues.
  • Provide detailed documentation for network designs configurations site surveys and installation procedures.
  • Implement and maintain wireless security protocols including WPA3 802.1X VPNs and encryption techniques to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Collaborate with other teams (e.g. network security and systems engineers) to ensure the wireless network integrates seamlessly with the overall IT infrastructure.
  • Stay up to date with the latest wireless technologies trends and best practices and recommend solutions that enhance the user experience and network performance.
  • Assist in planning and executing wireless network upgrades expansions and migrations ensuring minimal disruption to services.
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support for wireless network issues responding to incidents and providing timely resolution.
  • Ensure proper capacity planning for wireless networks to support an increasing number of devices applications and users especially in highdensity environments.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of new wireless technologies tools and solutions to improve network performance and user experience.
  • Provide training and technical guidance to internal teams on wireless network installation troubleshooting and best practices.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Wireless Engineer Network Engineer or in a similar role with handson experience in wireless network design deployment and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless technologies including WiFi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies and related protocols (e.g. WPA2 WPA3).
  • Expertise in the design configuration and optimization of wireless LANs including configuring access points (APs) controllers and wireless bridges.
  • Experience with wireless site survey tools (e.g. Ekahau AirMagnet) to assess and plan coverage capacity and performance for wireless networks.
  • Strong understanding of wireless security principles and best practices including secure wireless access 802.1X authentication and encryption.
  • Experience networking protocols (TCP/IP DHCP DNS) and technologies related to wireless networks (VLANs QoS traffic shaping).
  • Experience with wireless network monitoring tools (e.g. Wireshark SolarWinds PRTG) to troubleshoot analyze and optimize network performance.
  • Handson experience with wireless controllers AP configurations and managing largescale wireless network environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex wireless network issues.
  • Excellent analytical communication and problemsolving skills with the ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects working independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience working with cloudbased wireless management solutions (e.g. Cisco Meraki Ubiquiti Aruba Cloud) is a plus.
  • Federal Experience is a plus.
  • Required Security clearance.

    If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
    Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.

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