Lead Platform Engineer ( Network, WIFI), (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Capital One - Petersburg, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Petersburg, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Lead Platform Engineer (Network, WIFI) at Capital One is responsible for designing, building, and testing new WiFi deployments and network upgrades. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create technical design documents, assess security compliance, and provide support for wireless network operations. The engineer will leverage their expertise in DevOps tools and emerging technologies to drive transformation within the organization, ensuring that enterprise platforms are robust and secure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, build, and test activities related to new WiFi deployments and network upgrades.
• Create technical design documents and implementation plans.
• Work with the security organization to assess exposure, identify mitigation plans, and ensure compliance with security configuration standards.
• Provide escalation/on-call support to the wireless network operations team.
• Provide input to enterprise network design standards and maintain documentation.
• Stay updated on tech trends, experiment with new technologies, and mentor other engineering community members.
• Utilize programming languages and container orchestration services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 6 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory).
• At least 4 years of experience with AWS.
• At least 2 years of team leadership experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards.
• Experience implementing high-density WiFi solutions.
• Fundamental knowledge of security protocols and authentication (WPA2, EAP-TLS, 802.1x, AAA).
• 3+ years of DevOps Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl, or Ruby).
• 2+ years of experience deploying clustered web services.
• 2+ years of experience working within Agile Development Practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Inclusive workplace policies