Job Description:
WiFi Network Engineer
Job Summary:
The Aruba WiFi Network Engineer specializes in Aruba wireless networks and is responsible for configuring, optimizing, and maintaining wireless systems. This role requires extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and Aruba wireless networking technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Maintain data network hardware and systems.
- Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
- Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.
- Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed.
Technical Support and Leadership:
- Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
- Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
- Lead network problem escalation and resolution.
Network Installation and Configuration:
- Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
- Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment.
- Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
- Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on routers or switches.
Documentation and Communication:
- Prepare network diagrams and drawings to document current operational statuses.
- Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements.
Mandatory Skills:
- Proficiency in Aruba WiFi and Aruba Controllers deployment and maintenance.
- Experience with Visual RF Ekahau survey and post-deployment surveys.
- ClearPass and Network Access Control (NAC) expertise.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
- Cisco LAN/WAN skills equivalent to CCNA level.
- Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Knowledge of Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls (preferred).
- Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers (preferred).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field.
- Experience in data networking.
- Experience working with Aruba WiFi networks.
- Proven experience troubleshooting LAN systems and technical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication.
- Eligible for or currently possess SC clearance.
Other Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in time, priority, and task management.
- Effective communication skills for interaction with customers and team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capable of managing competing priorities in complex environments.
- Professional demeanor with confidence in handling technical issues.
- Willingness to travel as required to Glasgow
- Availability for on-call work, including weekends or shifts as needed.
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