Wireless Network Engineer (CCNP)

TEKsystems•New York, NY

6d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Our healthcare client is looking for a Wireless Engineer who will support the Wireless refresh effort to replace Cisco 8540 Wireless controllers with 9800 Series Controllers in various environments, including enterprise networks in the coming year. Candidates MUST HAVE: 1) In-depth knowledge of Cisco 9800 controllers and their deployment, configuration, and management. To handle install and operations and support for refresh. 2) In-depth knowledge of Cisco 8540 controllers and their deployment, configuration, and management. To handle install and operations and support for refresh. 3) Candidate should have exposure to Cisco ISE 4) Candidate should have a CCNP 5) Expertise in wireless technologies including Wi-Fi design, RF (Radio Frequency) principles, site surveys, interference mitigation, and signal propagation. To handle install and operations and support for refresh. They will be required to: o Set up wireless access points (APs), VLANs, SSIDs, policies, and security settings. o Implement advanced features like RF management, guest access, and seamless roaming. o Work on migrating our users from AirOS to IOS controller platform o Provide Day 2 support post migration i.e Diagnose and resolve issues related to wireless networks, such as connectivity problems, performance degradation, and interference o Optimize the network's performance using the features available in the Cisco o Apply patches and software upgrades to ensure the controllers are running the latest and most secure versions. o Adhere to our Change Management Process to schedule maintenance windows for implementation o Perform backup and restore functions to maintain network integrity. o Configure security protocols like WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, and other encryption methods to ensure wireless network security. o Implement security features like rogue AP detection and containment. o Document configurations, topologies, and troubleshooting steps for future reference. o Provide reports on wireless network performance and suggestions for improvements. o Work with other network engineers, IT staff, and business units to ensure the wireless network meets the needs of the organization. o Provide support to other departments and users when wireless network issues arise.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Cisco 9800 controllers and their deployment, configuration, and management.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco 8540 controllers and their deployment, configuration, and management.
Exposure to Cisco ISE
CCNP
Expertise in wireless technologies including Wi-Fi design, RF (Radio Frequency) principles, site surveys, interference mitigation, and signal propagation.

Responsibilities

Set up wireless access points (APs), VLANs, SSIDs, policies, and security settings.
Implement advanced features like RF management, guest access, and seamless roaming.
Work on migrating our users from AirOS to IOS controller platform
Provide Day 2 support post migration i.e Diagnose and resolve issues related to wireless networks, such as connectivity problems, performance degradation, and interference
Optimize the network's performance using the features available in the Cisco
Apply patches and software upgrades to ensure the controllers are running the latest and most secure versions.
Adhere to our Change Management Process to schedule maintenance windows for implementation
Perform backup and restore functions to maintain network integrity.
Configure security protocols like WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, and other encryption methods to ensure wireless network security.
Implement security features like rogue AP detection and containment.
Document configurations, topologies, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
Provide reports on wireless network performance and suggestions for improvements.
Work with other network engineers, IT staff, and business units to ensure the wireless network meets the needs of the organization.
Provide support to other departments and users when wireless network issues arise.