Cisco Wireless Network Engineer (5660-1)

AleraInfoTech; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

AleraInfoTech is seeking an experienced network engineer to support enterprise LAN, security, data center, and campus networks across North America. You will install and support Cisco WLCs and APs, provision equipment on DNAC, and integrate ISE with VPN and wired/wireless infrastructure.

Candidates should have strong Cisco ISE, DNAC expertise, and be able to develop ISE rules with documentation to meet project goals; experience with 802.11 standards and WLAN troubleshooting is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Cisco Wireless Controllers (5500s, 9800s) and Cisco Aironet access points.
• Strong understanding of Cisco ISE infrastructure and AAA.
• Experience implementing Cisco SDA, DNAC with wireless technologies and Meraki solutions.
• Proficient with Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, PagerDuty, Data Dog & ThousandEyes.
• Solid knowledge of WLAN technologies and 802.11 standards; good problem solving with analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations support for Enterprise LAN, Security, Data Center, and Campus Network platforms across North America locations.
• Install, configure, and support network WLCs and Access Points.
• Provisioning of network wireless equipment/AP on DNAC.
• Implement and integrate Cisco ISE with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and VPN; posture and client provisioning.
• Builds and analyzes ISE rules to comply with client network security policies.
• Develop ISE rules scripts with change documentation to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Troubleshoot ISE & DNAC issues and coordinate site surveys for full facility coverage.

Job description

Location: Plano, TX | Type: Contract | Work Mode: On site
Salary: Max pay rate is $49/hr
Experience: Mid-senior
Start Date: To be decided

Full Job Overview

• Provide operations support for Enterprise LAN, Security, Data Center, and Campus Network platforms across North America locations.
• Installing, configuring, and supporting network WLCs and Access Points.
• Provisioning of network wireless equipment/AP on DNAC.
• Implements and integrates Cisco ISE with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and VPN as well as posturing and client provisioning.
• Builds and analyzes ISE rules to comply with client network security policies
• Build/Develop ISE rules scripts with associated change documentation to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Deep Troubleshooting skillset on ISE & DNAC.
• Basic understanding on SDA Fabric controllers and SDA LAN.
• Configuring & managing Cisco ISE infrastructure and access policies.
• Conduct and or coordinate site surveys, develop site plans to gain total coverage of facility.
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging scheduled upgrades
• Conduct wireless site surveys utilizing spectrum analysis technologies, recommend and implement corrective action.
• Investigating faults in the wireless network
• Resolve incidents/problems/Changes according to established procedures
• Work on Service improvement activities and completing it within the target dates.
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Work closely with customer, Infrastructure teams and vendors such as Cisco.
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders

Essential Skills

• Experience working in Cisco Wireless Controllers (5500s, 9800s) and Cisco Aironet 9100, 4800,3800,2800 Access Points.
• Strong understanding on Cisco ISE infrastructure and AAA.
• Implementing Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access), DNAC with Wireless Network Technologies and Meraki Solutions.
• Strong experience with Tools like Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, PagerDuty, Data Dog & Thousand Eyes.
• Strong understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with analysis tools such as Ekahau, Wireshark, etc
• Deep understanding of Local Area Network (LAN) switching technologies including Cisco Wireless, SDA, DNAC, ISE, Virtual LAN (VLAN), STP, Trunking and Wireless concepts.
• Strong knowledge in Switching technologies – STP, Trunking, Ether channel, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, PaGP
• CCNA Wireless Certified.
• Experience in configuring Cisco Wireless LAN & Light Weight Access Point Solutions.
• Strong work experience working in Cisco ISE models.
• Cisco ISE experience to understand how ISE works and integrates into wireless
• Knowledge of AAA protocols such as DIAMETER and RADIUS and experience testing applications using these protocols.
• Guest access – ISE guest access.
• Flex Connect Experience on a large scale.
• Work on daily service tickets while engaged on enterprise wireless deployments.
• Strong experience with both centralized and local Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
• Strong experience with Cisco Lightweight Access Points.
• Strong understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with analysis tools such as Ekahau, Wireshark, etc.
• Thorough understanding of 802.11 based wireless architecture.
• Strong work experience working in Cisco ISE models
• Strong working knowledge installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco Router/Switch and Wireless LAN Hardware products.
• Cisco knowledge with network design, operational support, hands-on implementation and configuration of routers, hubs, switches, Controllers, Access points, and cabling in a large enterprise LAN/WAN /WLAN environment.
• Maintains familiarity with wireless security and ensure wireless network security is deployed.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, DNS