Urgent C2C Requirement :: Infrastructure Architect – Wireless Engineering :: Washington, DC – Remote

About this Position / Responsibilities

 

NFF is seeking a full time Infrastructure Solution Architect.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of supporting job functions in the Infrastructure Architecture team and cover Enterprise Information Systems.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

·                  Serve as SME on wireless technologies

 

·                  Ability to manage multiple projects at a time

 

·                  Ability to lead full life cycle wireless projects from design to implementation.

 

·                  8+ years of wireless engineering experience

 

·                  Ability to be on site for passive and active surveys

 

Required Skills: 

 

·                  Proficient with WIFI design using Ekahau AI Pro or equivalent tools for outdoor and indoor environments

 

·                  Proficient with wireless surveys using Ekahau Pro, Aircheck G3 or equivalent tool

 

·                  Experience deploying WIFI using external Omni and directional antennas in indoor and outdoor areas

 

·                  Experience deploying high density WIFI in indoor and outdoor environments

 

·                  Deep understanding of 802.11ac/ax/be protocols

 

·                  Deep understanding of WPA2 and WPA3 security standards

 

·                  Deep understanding of security and access control protocols like 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, PEAP

 

·                  Proficient in WIFI packet capture and analysis skills using on site and remote tools

 

·                  Excellent troubleshooting skills using on site survey, NMS, packet captures, controller logs

 

·                  Understanding of Cisco’s Wireless products over the years

 

·                  Deep understanding of Cisco 9800 Wireless controllers, Cisco Catalyst Center and WIFI6/6E/7 APs

 

·                  Excellent at doing AP migrations between wireless controllers.

 

·                  Working knowledge and strong understanding of LAN switching, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS

 

·                  Familiarity with firewalls and strong understanding of access control servers like Cisco ISE

 

·                  CWNP cert is required.