Senior Network Engineer (Wireless)
Senior Network Engineer (Wireless)
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Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers we go beyond completion in our work we strive for excellence with intensity and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
Appians Information Security department is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineereager to be hands-on and involved in many different areas of responsibility. As a Senior IT Engineer youll also collaborate with infrastructure technology peers and handle business solutions for the companys network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a track record of using a diverse set of technologies to achieve business goals.
This role is based at ourheadquartersinMcLean Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead LAN WAN network security and systems projects across diverse technology platforms including multi-vendor wired (enterprise switches routers and firewalls) and wireless networks VPNs VOIP etc across a hybrid global infrastructure footprint.
- Internal certificate and certificate authority management. Configuring and managing radius server in a High Availability (HA) environment
- Designing and implementing global wireless Infrastructure. Managing and maintaining tools to enhance wireless performance
- Managing implementing and integrating RADIUS IDPs LDAP and other AAA-related protocols and systems.
- Leverage both cloud (AWS Azure GCP) and physical network/compute infrastructure to find creative solutions to complex problems
- Automate cloud infrastructure deployment and management using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation) and scalable automation tools such as Ansible
- Respond to and resolve emergent problems across our diverse enterprise systems from the physical layer to the application layer
- Utilize best practices based on various frameworks (e.g. ITIL ISO SOC PCI) and support internal and external audit activities
- Youll use the know-how and discerning standards youve acquired over years of experience to recommend emerging technologies to keep our network modern innovative and secure
- Collaborate with teams of fellow tech gurus and play an integral part of network and systems design architecture and administration
Required Experience:
- A BS in Computer Science or related field/degree or equivalent experience
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols technologies and concepts (TCP/IP VLANs routing switching subnetting etc.)
- Experience designing implementing and maintaining wireless infrastructure. Troubleshooting wireless related issues optimizing coverage capacity and wireless performance.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with RADIUS IDPs (e.g. SAML OAuth OpenID Connect) LDAP and other AAA-related protocols and systems.
- Understanding of security principles including multifactor authentication (MFA) encryption and vulnerability management.
- You have experience with scripting and automation tools that manage network and infrastructure configuration changes (preferably using source control)l. Automating your way out of a repetitive task is second nature. Familiarity with languages such as Python and IaC or infrastructure automation systems such as Ansible and Terraform are a significant plus.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- You have an ability to approach problems from unconventional angles offering unique perspectives
- You have a forward-thinking mindset forecasting potential problems and following developing technological trends
Nice to Have:
- You are skilled with the BGP routing protocol. You have the ability to plan design implement and troubleshoot BGP routing issues.
- You have 6 years of experience working with Fortinet/ Ruckus technologies.
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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