Wireless Engineer

Sentinel • Downers Grove, IL

16d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As a Wireless Engineer you will be responsible for troubleshooting the customers’ LAN and Wireless infrastructure. This includes troubleshooting of switching and wireless equipment needed to supply connectivity to all areas of the site. The wireless engineer will have to work closely with the support team and the customer in order to ensure that the problem has been resolved. The role might include oversight of staging/configuration team, which is in place to stage and configure all switches and wireless equipment in preparation processes. This position’s working hours will be 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. This is a full-time opportunity that will require travel throughout the Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• CCNA certification required
• 2+ years’ experience with network integration or network support
• Experience configuring and managing Cisco wireless devices, including access points, controllers, and wireless LANs (WLANs), to ensure secure and reliable network connectivity
• Proficiency in Cisco network protocols and services, such as VLANs, QoS, and IP addressing, for optimizing wireless network performance and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Experience with wireless surveys, air magnet preferred
• Excellence in documentation and communication is critical
• Position requires lifting of up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 150 lbs. with assistance
• Position requires standing, squatting, climbing, and lifting from floor to waist and from waist to over shoulders
• Position requires the carrying and use of ladders in addition to twisting, bending, crawling and entering attics or crawl spaces are required on a consistent basis
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
• We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cisco wireless controllers
• AirMagnet survey or Mobility Service Engine (MSE) experience nice to have

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting the customers’ LAN and Wireless infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting of switching and wireless equipment needed to supply connectivity to all areas of the site.
• Work closely with the support team and the customer in order to ensure that the problem has been resolved.
• Oversight of staging/configuration team, which is in place to stage and configure all switches and wireless equipment in preparation processes.

Benefits

• We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees