Cisco Wireless Network Engineer

    Highlights

    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. Deep understanding of Local Area Network (LAN) switching technologies, including Cisco Wireless, SDA, DNAC, Client, VLAN, STP, trunking, and wireless concepts.

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    LocationPlano, TX

    Description

    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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