MDA Edge

Cisco Wireless Network Engineer

Plano, TX, US

4 days ago
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Summary

Job Summary:
  • Provide operations support for Enterprise LAN, Security, Data Center, and Campus Network platforms across North America locations.
  • Install, configure, and support network WLCs and Access Points.
  • Provision network wireless equipment/AP on DNAC.
  • Implement and integrate Cisco Client with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and VPN, including posturing and client provisioning.
  • Build and analyze Client rules to comply with client network security policies.
  • Develop Client rule scripts with associated change documentation to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Perform deep troubleshooting on Client and DNAC.
  • Understand SDA Fabric controllers and SDA LAN.
  • Configure and manage Cisco Client infrastructure and access policies.
  • Conduct and coordinate site surveys, developing site plans to ensure total facility coverage.
  • Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Arrange scheduled upgrades.
  • Conduct wireless site surveys utilizing spectrum analysis technologies, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
  • Investigate faults in the wireless network.
  • Resolve incidents, problems, and changes according to established procedures.
  • Work on service improvement activities and complete them within target dates.
  • Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
  • Work closely with customers, infrastructure teams, and vendors such as Cisco.
  • Report network status to key stakeholders.
Essential Skills:
  • Experience working with Cisco Wireless Controllers (5500s, 9800s) and Cisco Aironet 9100, 4800, 3800, and 2800 Access Points.
  • Strong understanding of Cisco Client infrastructure and AAA.
  • Implementing Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access), DNAC with Wireless Network Technologies, and Meraki Solutions.
  • Strong experience with tools like Cisco DNAC, Cisco Client, PagerDuty, Data Dog, and Thousand Eyes.
  • Strong understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with analysis tools such as Ekahau and Wireshark.
  • Deep understanding of Local Area Network (LAN) switching technologies, including Cisco Wireless, SDA, DNAC, Client, VLAN, STP, trunking, and wireless concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of switching technologies such as STP, trunking, EtherChannel, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, and PaGP.
  • CCNA Wireless Certified.
  • Experience configuring Cisco Wireless LAN and Lightweight Access Point solutions.
  • Strong experience working with Cisco Client models.
  • Cisco Client experience to understand how Client works and integrates into wireless.
  • Knowledge of AAA protocols such as DIAMETER and RADIUS and experience testing applications using these protocols.
  • Guest access configuration in Cisco Client.
  • FlexConnect experience on a large scale.
  • Strong experience with both centralized and local Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
  • Strong experience with Cisco Lightweight Access Points.
  • Thorough understanding of 802.11-based wireless architecture.
  • Strong working knowledge of installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco Router/Switch and Wireless LAN hardware products.
  • Cisco knowledge in network design, operational support, hands-on implementation, and configuration of routers, hubs, switches, controllers, access points, and cabling in a large enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environment.
  • Familiarity with wireless security and ensuring wireless network security deployment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.
Must-Have:
  • 7+ years of experience working with Cisco Wireless Controllers (5500s, 9800s) and Cisco Aironet 9100, 4800, 3800, and 2800 Access Points.
  • Strong understanding of Cisco Client infrastructure and AAA.
  • Experience implementing Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access), DNAC with Wireless Network Technologies, and Meraki Solutions.
  • Strong experience with tools like Cisco DNAC, Cisco Client, PagerDuty, Data Dog, and Thousand Eyes.
  • Strong understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with analysis tools such as Ekahau and Wireshark.
  • Deep understanding of LAN switching technologies, including Cisco Wireless, SDA, DNAC, Client, VLAN, STP, trunking, and wireless concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of switching technologies such as STP, trunking, EtherChannel, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, and PaGP.
  • CCNA Wireless Certified.
  • Experience configuring Cisco Wireless LAN and Lightweight Access Point solutions.
  • Strong experience working with Cisco Client models.
  • Cisco Client experience to understand how Client works and integrates into wireless.
  • FlexConnect experience on a large scale.
  • Strong experience with both centralized and local Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
  • Strong experience with Cisco Lightweight Access Points.
  • Thorough understanding of 802.11-based wireless architecture.
  • Strong working knowledge of installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco Router/Switch and Wireless LAN hardware products.

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