Job description

The proposed position will be for a member of a managed services technical team, which is responsible for Wireless network, functions and services related issues (operations, 2nd and 3rd level support).

The engineer will be working in a group of IT experts locally and within multiple projects to cover the required services functionalities and availability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Requires travelling based on work needs, when not on site, Engineers will be assisting in the development of project plans, designs and documentation for future sites.

• Plan, deploy and improve wireless network projects from the start to the end with collaborating with vendors.

• Design, implement and configure WLAN equipment from different vendors such as HPE-Aruba, Cisco, or Brocade (Ruckus).

• Help third party vendors during new office deployments with WLAN design, heat-map generation, and wireless controller configuration.

• Propose best WLAN solution that will meet customer requirements and needs. 

• Train in-house engineers and non-technical team members with latest WLAN technologies.

• Maintain wireless equipment with latest required software and hardware upgrades.

• Use tools and best practice methods to evaluate, test and tweak wireless products.

• Validate RF link designs to confirm link performance, quality and reliability.

• Design and implement WLANs and other wireless networks.

• Prepare HLD and LLD for new scopes, projects or tenders.

• Have extensive knowledge of routing protocols (Static, OSPF, and BGP)

• Perform spectrum analysis for existing projects and implement recommended and needed changes to achieve approved service levels and equipment capacity.

• Apply required configuration changes to client's systems as per approved change management process.

• Recommend and develop best practices for new locations

• Build out centralized management platform (Airwave, Prime) and add all sites and equipment. Establish monitoring, alerting, and visual dashboards.

Role Knowledge Requirements:

• Deep understanding of wireless authentication, security and network management.
• Experience in designing and deploying key wireless applications including mobility, VOIP, location-based services, and guest wireless.
• Advance knowledge of Aruba WLCs, mobility controllers and all types of indoor and outdoor access points.
• Advance knowledge of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to control access control with granular role-based policies for authentication, authorization, continuous monitoring and enforcement
• Advance knowledge of Cisco ISE for dynamic policy enforcement.
• Ability to use different WLAN survey and design tools to generate heat maps and provide optimal AP placement to meet client requirements and KPIs.
• Knowledge of the Aruba Remote Access Point (RAP) solution including RAP Controller and RAP AP configuration, and Aruba self-provisioning of RAPs
• Advanced Internetworking troubleshooting experience in a large-scale network environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with packet capture and analysis products such as Wireshark.
• Experience in utilizing industry standard network management tools such as Solarwinds and PRTG.
•  Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
•  Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.