Network Engineer

TekSynap

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Network Engineer will work within a collaborative team to provide support for the University of Pittsburgh’s Wireless Networks in conjunction with TekSynap’s core engineering support team. This will include upgrading, configuration, and management of enterprise management systems such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNAC, wireless and wired network infrastructure including Wireless LAN Controllers, and Access Points. The Network Engineer will also support the installation and life cycle replacement of wireless and/or wired infrastructure at the university and regional campuses. The Network Engineer may also assist with “hands on” work to be performed at the TekSynap Lab and/or the Wi-Fi NOC. May be required to support similar duties for different customers. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in enterprise network implementation or support
1-3 years of experience in wireless infrastructure support in a large environment
1-3 years of experience in LAN infrastructure support in a large environment
Familiarity with Cisco wireless solutions including, WLC and LWAP
Familiarity with Cisco Prime, DNA Center, Cisco ISE, or similar applications
Experience with Cisco Layer 2/3 switches and routers
Familiarity with Wired and Wireless network devices from vendors such as Juniper/Mist and HPE/Aruba.
Familiarity with Cisco access points and antenna options
Familiarity with wireless survey methodologies for hospital, office, factory, warehouse, outdoor, and mesh designs
Familiarity with network design and implementation methodology and concepts.

Nice To Haves

CWNA Certification preferred
Cisco Certification preferred
Ekahau Certification preferred
AirMagnet Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Must be able to pass a full background check and/or obtain a Government clearance.
Provide RF wireless engineering to clients. This includes a basic understanding of RF transmissions, mapping and surveying, configuration of access points, antennas and related equipment, cabling infrastructure to support WLAN systems, client wireless configurations, operations, and troubleshooting.
Conduct wireless site surveys utilizing spectrum analysis technologies, recommend and implement corrective action.
Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as built documentation
Perform wireless site surveys, conduct site evaluations, and generate Heat Maps utilizing Ekahau Survey Pro and/or AirMagnet Survey
Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as built documentation
Configuration of wireless infrastructure including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), DNA Center, and Access Points (AP’s).
Configuration of wired infrastructure including Cisco routers and switches.
Operations and Management of Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNA Center.
Ability to work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.
Physical racking, cabling, configuration, or management of various network devices located at the TekSynap Lab, Wi-Fi NOC, and within University of Pittsburgh locations.