Wireless Engineer is responsible for providing subject matter expertise for the design, planning, installation and maintenance of wireless networks, wireless access points, WLAN discovery/analysis and understanding of wireless inside an operational environment. Performs database input into network management devices. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult problems. Works with contractors on site to ensure work is being done to engineering specifications. Assists other technicians in installing and/or testing wireless network performance and/or resolving site problems. Additional responsibilities include installing and/or configuring network switches and wireless access point devices, testing and/or installing fiber and copper cable and performing WiFi signal surveys. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Be able to travel via various methods to a job site which include other states and potentially countries.
Required Skills -
Installation and configuration of Wireless Controllers (Cisco, Aruba, Motorola, Ruckus etc..) MUST HAVE
Perform onsite wireless Site Survey using Airmagnet or Ekahau is a must.
Design and implement wireless lan (WLAN) and other wireless networks
Knowledge and experience in configuring Cisco network switches, wireless controllers and wireless access points.
Job Duties -
Devise, plan, deploy and improve wireless networks from the beginning to implementation by collaborating with vendors, managers and other wireless and network engineers
Understand client requirements and statements of work and be able to execute in alignment with expected tasks and outcomes
Review deliverables for accuracy and completeness
Use tools to evaluate to test and modify wireless products
Design and validate the performance, quality and reliability of the wireless network
Design and implement wireless lan (WLAN) and other wireless networks
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, diagrams and procedures
Job Requirements -
Perform onsite wireless Site Survey using Airmagnet or Ekahau is a must.
Post Installation coverage verification using Airmagnet, Ekahau
Develop predictive wireless survey designs
Troubleshooting using AirMagnet Spectrum Expert or Ekahau Spectrum Analyzer
Conducts collection and presentation of field data of wireless network as required during Survey and Post-Install site visits.
Able to configure and troubleshoot wireless controllers (WLC).
Performs basic network cabling as required on per site basis.
Ability to identify of telephony equipment i.e. CSU/DCU, smart jacks, 66 & 110 blocks and other network equipment as needed.