Wireless Network Survey Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Integra in Washington DC is seeking a Wireless Network Survey Engineer to plan, survey, install and configure wireless networks with a strong emphasis on customer service. The role requires journeyman knowledge of networking, security and WLAN/LAN/WAN architectures.

Responsibilities include delivering WLAN implementation and optimization services, supporting project delivery, and developing network implementation plans while coordinating with senior management on deliverables.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of wireless broadband and/or tactical communications experience.
• RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on survey tools experience (AirMagnet, iBwave, TEMS, JDSU).
• Experience with key WLAN vendors (Aruba, Cisco, Fluke).
• Produce and review technical documentation.
• Understanding of WLAN authentication, security and network management.
• Experience deploying Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, LBTS, and Wireless Guest Access.

Responsibilities

• Deliver WLAN implementation and optimization services.
• Provide configuration and integration support within projects.
• Provide operational support for wireless network deployments.
• Lead complex performance engineering or problem-resolution projects.
• Assist in development of business and technical requirements.
• Assist in high/low-level design activities.
• Assist in network implementation planning.
• Assist in configuration and connectivity activities including test planning and cutover.

Skills

WLAN/WAN networking

RF survey engineering

network security

project delivery

documentation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/IS/EE/Math

Tools

AirMagnet

iBwave

TEMs

JDSU

Aruba

Cisco

CWNA/CWSP/CCNP

Job description

Business Integra (BI) is an award-winning global provider of information technology (IT) services and solutions infused with leading-edge technologies; and has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing 500 companies across both government and commercial sectors. Located just outside of our Nation’s Capital in suburban Maryland - BI provides end-to-end solutions in application development, consulting, and re-engineering across all major technologies. Our solutions and services help build enduring relationships with our clients.

Job Description

Job Title: Wireless Network Survey Engineer

Location: Washington DC

Duration: 2+ years

Interview: Phone and In-Person

The Wireless Network Survey Engineer will perform full information technology work planning, survey, installation and configuration of wireless network and software; maintaining and repairing complex problems with system hardware and software; and modifying system hardware and software to increase performance and meet technical design requirements with a strong emphasis on customer service both internal and external.

Journeyman knowledge of all aspects of networking best practices, hardware and operating systems is required for this position.

In addition, strong knowledge of network security, WLAN/LAN/WAN

architectures, network protocols, wired and wireless technologies is required.

Responsibility:

• Responsible for the delivery of WLAN Implementation & Optimization Services.
• Perform configuration and integration support within project delivery and ongoing consultative engagements.
• Provide operational support for complex, wireless network deployments.
• Participate in or lead complex performance engineering or problem resolution projects.
• Assist in development of business and technical requirement.
• Assist in the development of high-level and low-level design activities.
• Assist in the development of network implementation planning.
• Assist in configuration and connectivity activities, including test planning and cutover activities.
• Recommends and initiates projects to benefit customers wide objectives.
• Accountable to highest levels of senior management to ensure project commitments and deliverables are met

Education :

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,
• Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a directly related field - CompTIA

Certification:

• Security+ CE or CISSP Certification.
• Applicable industry recognized technical or security certifications (CWNA, CWSP, CCNP, CISM, CRISC, CCNA, etc.)

Required:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in wireless broadband and/or tactical communications (Microwave, PTP, PTMP, WLAN, WIDS, WIMAX)
• RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with survey tools as AirMagnet, iBwave,TEMS, JDSU,etc.
• Experience with key WLAN vendors(Aruba, Cisco, Fluke, etc.)
• Produce and review technical documentation
• Thorough understanding of WLAN authentication, security and network management
• Experience deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access.
• Produce network implementation and migration plans
• Professional level understanding of common network security controls, especially firewalls
• Knowledge of networking.