Wireless Network Engineer

$75,600 - $172,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - McLean, VA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
McLean, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Wireless Network Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will serve as a senior technical advisor to architects, designers, engineers, customers, and management on all aspects of wireless communications. Your role will involve applying advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and comprehensive industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You will work with minimal direction, mentoring and potentially supervising team members to ensure the successful implementation of wireless network solutions. In this position, you will be responsible for engineering, designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing wireless network solutions, specifically utilizing Aruba and Cisco technologies. You will capture and analyze technical requirements, document detailed system designs, and create operational guides for network systems. Your expertise will also be crucial in developing deliverable documentation, including engineering studies, technical solutions, installation plans, and as-built drawing packages. You will conduct wireless and site surveys for both wireless and wired networks, utilizing tools such as Ekahau and AirMagnet software to assess and analyze data, ultimately recommending network designs or upgrade proposals. Your experience in managing and maintaining large-scale wireless networks, including upgrading hardware and infrastructure, will be essential. Additionally, you will analyze Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS) and appropriate logs to determine courses of action and make informed recommendations. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. You will also have the opportunity to work in a flexible environment that prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or remotely, depending on the specific needs of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical advisor on wireless communications.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex wireless network problems.
  • Mentor and supervise team members as needed.
  • Engineer, design, develop, install, configure, test, and implement Aruba and Cisco wireless network solutions.
  • Capture and analyze technical requirements and document detailed system designs.
  • Create operational guides for network systems and develop deliverable documentation.
  • Conduct wireless and site surveys using Ekahau and AirMagnet software.
  • Analyze WIDS and appropriate logs to determine actions and recommendations.
  • Manage and maintain large-scale wireless networks, including hardware upgrades.
  • Create and manage captive portal solutions for guest access.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with wireless LAN controllers.
  • Experience in engineering, designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing Aruba and Cisco wireless network solutions.
  • Experience capturing and analyzing technical requirements and documenting detailed system designs.
  • Experience developing deliverable documentation, including engineering studies and installation plans.
  • Experience in the analysis of WIDS and appropriate logs.
  • Experience in installing or supporting large-scale wireless networks.
  • Experience conducting wireless and site surveys using Ekahau and AirMagnet software.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with RF engineering and systems integration.
  • Experience with test procedures and test reports.
  • Experience in managing and maintaining full deployments of Aruba Enterprise Network and Guest Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of network fundamentals such as SSLs, DNS, DHCP, and IP subnetting.
  • Certifications in wireless networking, such as CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWDP, or CWNE.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Disability insurance coverage.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
  • Dependent care support.
  • Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
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