Lead Wireless Network Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge Information Technology service delivery company is looking for a Lead Wireless Network Engineer to oversee a large-scale Aruba wireless network. This role requires extensive experience, technical leadership, and the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences. Candidates should have a strong background in network design and implementation, with a focus on operational excellence and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Wireless Network Engineering.
• 5+ years as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in enterprise wireless.
• Professional Aruba certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage Aruba wireless network solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Author and manage technical documentation for operations.

Skills

Communication

Network Architecture

Operational Guidance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Aruba Wireless

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba Central

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionANG SIGNAL is looking for an Lead Wireless Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for supporting a large enterprise Aruba wireless network environment and providing technical leadership on a variety of network projects. The Wireless Network Engineer must have highly advanced skills and knowledge to provide technical leadership, support and training to team members. This is a customer-facing role, and the candidate must be able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences with different knowledge backgrounds.

About Us
ANG Signal is a leading Information Technology service delivery company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to government agencies and private sector companies. We specialize in helping organizations adopt cutting-edge technologies and implement robust network, cloud and security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage a comprehensive Aruba wireless network solution to enable seamless wireless connectivity and support the organization's wireless office requirements.
• Provide expert operational guidance on network and security protocols, ensuring comprehensive information system validation to maintain the integrity and security of the network infrastructure.
• Provide network infrastructure, security and wireless support and technical leadership to drive the execution of multiple mission-critical projects and initiatives while ensuring the maintenance of a stable operational environment.
• Design and implement innovative network infrastructure and network wireless solutions, actively participating in laboratory testing of emerging technologies to assess their viability and integration into existing systems.
• Engage extensively with both customer representatives and development personnel to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Conduct thorough analyses of existing operations, offering actionable recommendations for improvement and growth.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, coordinating with departmental administrators to expedite issue resolution and minimize operational disruptions.
• Support the coordination of project development from initial kickoff meetings to final delivery, working under the strategic guidance of the Managing Director.
• Author and manage technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of functional experience in a Wireless Network Engineering role, with at least 5 years serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a large-scale enterprise wireless network environment.
• Extensive design, deployment and hands-on management of Aruba wireless, Aruba switches, Aruba ClearPass and the Aruba Central platform.
• Proficient in BGP and other routing protocols and switching technologies.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex network designs and concepts to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling effective communication of complex technical information.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Professional Aruba certifications are highly desirable.