Principal Network Engineer – Wireless

Symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead wireless network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security. In this role, you'll design and support cutting-edge wireless infrastructure, manage projects from inception to deployment, and troubleshoot critical network issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal systems and engage with customers to implement solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a dynamic environment, shaping the future of supply chain automation. Join a diverse team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Wireless Network Technologies, preferably Aruba.
• Deep experience with HP Aruba, implementing 802.1x, Airwave, and ClearPass.

Responsibilities

• Design and support wireless network infrastructure and WLAN systems.
• Troubleshoot system outages and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Wireless Network Technologies

HP Aruba wireless technology

SD-WAN technologies

Network performance monitoring

Networking technologies (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)

Customer Service

Tools

Aruba wireless controllers

Palo Alto firewalls

F5 load balancers

Airwave

ClearPass

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Principal Network Engineer – Wireless who will work within the Product IT department and provide technical support on data networks for internal and/or external customers; answers technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action. As a wireless network engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership for wireless data network problem escalation and resolution.

What we do

The IT Site Network Development Team specializes in configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure, including LAN/Aruba switches, SDWAN/Silver Peak, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Aruba wireless controllers (7210-7240). Our work ensures optimal network performance and security across various platforms.

What you’ll do

1. Review, design, and support of wireless network infrastructure (WLAN), WLAN Firewalls and Cabling.
2. Work with other IT functions (Unified Communications, End User Services) to design and support WLAN systems for internal needs.
3. Research new technologies and overlay possible use of new technologies for both internal IT needs, and external customer needs.
4. Occasional interaction with customers for implementation activities.
5. Manage projects from initial scoping to deployment.
6. Troubleshoot system outages, and work with other technical staffs to resolve technical issues.
7. Solves problems relating to mission critical services to prevent problem recurrence, with the goal of automating response to all non-exceptional service conditions.

What you’ll need

1. Minimum 10 years of experience designing and supporting Wireless Network Technologies, preferably working with Aruba.
2. Deep Experience with HP Aruba wireless technology including implementing 802.1x, Airwave and ClearPass.
3. Experience with SD-WAN technologies, deployment and optimization is a plus.
4. Experience with 4G/LTE, CBRS is a plus.
5. Experience with Network performance monitoring (bandwidth, throughput, end user experience).
6. Experience setting up a high availability data center environment spanned across multiple sites.
7. Experience working with Networking technologies and topologies (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), Security Information Management, IPS/IDS, Firewalls, DLP, and behavioral/risk-based security frameworks.
8. Experience working in a multi-tenant high uptime production environment.
9. Works well as an independent contributor, a team lead, and a Customer Service agent (for client interactions).
10. Willingness and openness to try new technologies, methods, and processes.
11. Ability to provide Tier 3 on-call support coverage for customers.
12. Create manuals and support documentation.
13. Provide technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception to launch.
14. Experience with installation and maintenance of outdoor fixed wireless systems, including microwave, millimeter wave and unlicensed 5.8 GHz radios.

Our Environment

1. Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
2. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce, the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

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