Network Manager III (Specialized - Wi-Fi) / Wireless Network Engineer

General Dynamics IT; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is hiring a Wireless Network Engineer to perform systems engineering, design and analysis of wireless networks supporting government programs. The role requires SECRET clearance and experience with multi-vendor wireless technologies, Cisco devices and network security.

You will conduct RF surveys, develop heat maps, define engineering specifications and coordinate with vendors to optimize performance while maintaining compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with AD, system administration and troubleshooting in wireless environments.
• Knowledge of WLAN technologies and security best practices.
• Experience in designing, evaluating and optimizing wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering, design and analysis of wireless networks.
• Evaluate MAC and higher layers across wireless networks.
• Research, design and implement wireless networks and engineering specs.
• Recommend wireless network optimizations and upgrades to meet government requirements.
• Conduct RF coverage assessments, site surveys and heat-map generation.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure reliable wireless services.
• Manage networks using standard platforms and perform network troubleshooting.

Skills

Active Directory (AD)

System Administration

Troubleshooting

Wireless Networks

Wireless Technologies

Tools

Cisco Works

Cisco Call Manager

Cisco Meeting Place

Cisco Router and Switches

Cisco Adaptive Control Server

EIGRP

OSPF

Spanning Tree Protocol

HP OpenView

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Active Directory (AD), System Administration, Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Wireless Technologies
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 1 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Wireless Network Engineer

Clearance Level: SECRET

• Performing systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks.
• Evaluating the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks.
• Researching, designing and implementing wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software.
• Making recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government's requirements.
• Conducting and documenting radio frequency (RF) coverage, site surveys and providing heat maps for the area of responsibility.
• Familiar with multi-vendor wireless technologies; Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst 9800, and Aruba Wireless controllers.
• Provide responsive services to include real-time network-level configuration control, network restoration, quality control and performance standards.
• Managing networks with industry standard platforms, Network Performance Analysis, Cisco IOS Network Configuration, and Network Troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards and industry best practices.
• Experience implementing high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
• Fundamental knowledge of security protocols and authentication (WPA2, EAP-TLS, 802.1x, AAA).
• This role must be well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of Cisco devices, multiprotocol (EIGRP, OSPF) routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Wireless Network Engineers must also be effective communicators with excellent written, verbal communications, and presentation skills in order to collaborate successfully with network technicians, vendors, and managers.

Additional Equipment/Software Supported

• Cisco Works
• Cisco Call Manager
• Cisco Meeting Place
• Cisco Router and Switches
• Cisco Adaptive Control Server
• Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
• Open Shortest Path First Protocol
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• HP OpenView

Certifications

• CompTIA Network + or higher (DoW 8570.01-M)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Enterprise or Data Center or Collaboration
• Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA) or equivalent or higher

General Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in design, maintenance, and operation of medium to large networks. Must have experience in systems management, monitoring and sustainment.
• Including three to five years specializing in wireless technologies.

Specialized Experience:

• Must have experience on military networks. Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Managing networks with industry standard platforms, Network Performance Analysis, Cisco IOS Network Configuration, and Network Troubleshooting.
• Establishing new circuit requirements.
• Documenting network enterprise, developing continuity folders, and as built drawings.
• U.S. Air Force / USAFCENT networking experience desired.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.97 - $0.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are prov