Senior Wireless Engineer - Infrastructure Networks

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the subject matter expert for wireless technologies and capabilities supporting the business needs of UMMC and executing wireless projects. Work very closely with other Network Architects, Network Engineers, Information Technology Directors, Assistant Directors, and Managers to properly design and support these systems. Responsible for the technical aspects of the design, management, and support of the wireless systems and related networking systems that support the successful operation of UMMC campus networks. Lead the analysis of customer requirements and development of wireless solutions to meet required performance and coverage and mentor more junior staff. Lead and oversee the work of tech services staff for wireless.

Requirements

• High school diploma and three (3) years experience in network planning, wiring, designing networks, troubleshooting, and technical support .
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) must obtain post-hire within twelve (12) months.
• WAN/ LAN WLAN projects- remotes sites - project lead
• knowledge Cisco Wireless LAN Configuration for Enterprise and Outdoor environments
• thorough understanding of 802.11 based wireless architecture
• Cisco partner experience.
• Experience with WLCs, APs, Prime, CMX, and MSE
• strong working knowledge installing, configuring, and supporting Cisco Router/Switch and Wireless LAN Hardware products
• must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to work with team members at all levels
• excellent customer interface, oral communications, and technical writing skills
• Cisco knowledge with 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
• knowledge of EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, FR/ATM, MPLS, IPVPN, ACLs, QOS, TCP/IP, IPX

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (C CIE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design networks with Cisco 8500(s) high capacity WLAN controllers, 4400's, 5500's, WISM's and Various Cisco AP's over multiple (local) locations.
• Design, deploy, and implement Cisco wireless and network solutions including WLCs, APs, Prime, CMX, and MSE.
• Installation of wireless voice technologies including Cisco 3800 series and / or Vocera Communication Systems.
• Perform wireless site surveys, spectrum analysis technologies, recommend / implement corrective action, conduct site evaluations and generate Heat Maps utilizing Ekahau Survey Pro.
• Configuration of Wireless Security Platforms, including intrusion prevention and clean access solutions.
• Perform network related tasks, including configuration of Cisco ISR routers, switches (3750, 3850, 6800 and Nexus 5K,7K,9K), ASA5500 series Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Radius, QOS.
• Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as-built documentation.
• Optimize existing network by adjusting radio network parameters, adding/deleting of neighbors and recommending possible solutions to reported problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees