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By Light Professional IT Services · 23 hours ago

Sr. Aruba Wireless Network Engineer (FREQUENT TRAVEL REQUIRED)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the research and development of existing and new wireless technologies used to optimize and maintain DOD, commercial and corporate and networks. Which include the design, configuration, implementation, testing and troubleshooting of Wireless and LAN components and networks.

Working with 3rd party and internal departments in integrating wireless equipment with current WAN and security infrastructure.

Optimizing wireless performance while fulfilling security requirements for user/device authentication, encryption and intrusion detection, i.e. 802.1x RADIUS Authentication using EAP-TLS.

Responsible for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of wireless network hardware and software. Which include:

Provides tier 3 support with LAN/WLAN networks, client devices, including hand-held devices and associated LAN and WAN connectivity.

Responsible for documentation of installed networks, to include systems design, operations and implementations guides, Visio design drawings, etc.

Maintains the security and integrity of all wireless hardware and software.

Qualification

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Wireless LAN designNetwork troubleshootingAruba networkingCisco networkingSecurity + certificationDoD 8140 certificationAruba Certified Mobility ExpertAruba Certified Design ExpertSurvey analysis softwareAruba Airwave managementDNS knowledgeDHCP knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft VisioCustomer interactionTechnical reach backDocumentation skills

Required

This position will require frequent travel.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or a AS/AA or two-year Tech School with 8 years of experience; or HS/GED with 10 years of experience; or a BA in a relevant technical area with 5 years of experience.

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required.

Security + / DoD 8140 certification level IAT-I (must have within 3 months of hire).

Aruba Certified Mobility Expert v8.x (ACMX) or Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX).

Aruba Certified Switch Professional (ACSP) (must have within 4 months of hire).

Familiarity with Survey analysis software or equivalent.

Proficiency with Aruba’s Airwave management platform.

Knowledge of DNS & DHCP functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio.

Must be able to multi-task, required to provide daily status/updates to supervisors/ managers.

Candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify all subtasks, prioritize work, and determine the tools / material required to accomplish their assigned task within the allotted time.

Candidate must have strong problem-solving, as well as the ability to interact well with both internal and external engineers, technicians, and customers.

Must possess a DOD Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one and/or pass an equivalent criminal/employment/education background check.

Must be able to stand, stoop, walk and climb ladders as required.

Must be able to lift 35 lbs.