Wireless Network Administrator

TEKsystems
$33.00 - $37.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
Nov 18, 2024
Top Skills' Details ** 3+ years of experience with access layer (switching) technology and 1+ year in wireless survey/troubleshooting* ** Ideally, a Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications and/or CWNP wireless certifications but not required if candidate is really strong.* ** Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust* Description: Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Wireless Network Administrator. Our client is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At our client, people are our differentiator. As a Wireless Network Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Wireless Network Administrator joining our team to collaborate with the network architects, to design and implement strategies to maintain the wireless service utilized by the our client's scientific research community, hospitals, and Institutes and Centers. Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. US citizenship is not a requirement. HOW A WIRELESS NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Assist in managing a Cisco Enterprise Wireless Network infrastructure. Assist with site surveys, collecting requirements, and editing/reviewing wireless site maps. Provide Tier 2 technical support and troubleshooting for client/user support. Support life-cycle management of wireless infrastructure devices, such as the installation, tuning, testing, monitoring, operations maintenance, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting. Create and execute change requests plans in adherence to change management guidelines. Apply upgrades and security compliance standards on all wireless network devices. Conduct technical reviews of all changes. Review and enhance Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation. Support GAO and audit activities. Conduct periodic daily monitoring of the wireless service. Education: At least one of the Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications and/or CWNP wireless certifications Required Experience: 3+ years of experience with access layer network deployment and configuration of Cisco switch devices and access points. 1+ years' experience designing/deploying wireless solutions and testing components including access points, controllers, client devices and other WLAN infrastructures in campus or hospital environments. 1+ years' experience with troubleshooting, perform site-survey, and updating site maps. Required Technical Skills: Knowledge of Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Prime, Ekahau Knowledge of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN standards and industry best practices. Knowledge of security protocols and authentication (Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS), 802.1x, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)) Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Required Skills and Abilities: Effective analytical, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to explain and elaborate technical details. Ability to self-direct, take initiative and lead teams. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and occasionally ambiguous environment. Must be a great team player with a positive attitude. Medium to advanced MS Visio documentation skills. Preferred Skills: Experience configuring and implementing network segmentation, including VLANs and MPLS Experience with multiple end user system operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Apple IOS Skills: Wireless, Network engineering, Router, Ccna, Cisco routers, Wan, Troubleshooting, Cisco switches, Switches, Routing, Cisco wireless, Wireless network, Support, Access points, Lan, Infrastructure, DNA, Cisco ISE, WLC, WLAN, VLAN, Visio, Routers and switches, Network infrastructure, radio frequency, wavelengths, surverying, Wi-fi, RF, Cabling, Install, Juniper, Firewall, Aruba, Paloalto, Ccnp, Rack and stack Top Skills Details: Wireless,Network engineering,Router,Ccna,Cisco routers,Wan,Troubleshooting,Cisco switches,Switches,Routing,Cisco wireless,Wireless network,Support,Access points,Lan,Infrastructure,DNA,Cisco ISE,WLC,WLAN,VLAN,Visio,Routers and switches,Network infrastruct Additional Skills & Qualifications: Location: Must be able to work onsite daily Experience Level:* Intermediate Level * Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.