Senior WiFi & Switch Engineer

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About the team and the role:

The Global Connectivity Services Team is responsible for designing operating and continuously improving the organizations wired and wireless network environment. The team ensures reliable secure and scalable connectivity across offices data centers and remote locations enabling employees partners and systems to operate efficiently.

A WiFi and Switch Engineer is responsible for the design implementation management and solve of an organizations wired (switching) and wireless (WiFi) network infrastructure. This role ensures seamless secure and reliable connectivity across corporate and remote environments.

What you will accomplish:

• Design and Implementation: Lead the design and deployment of new wired and wireless network solutions including access points wireless LAN controllers (WLCs) routers and switches

• Configuration and Maintenance: Install configure and maintain network equipment from various vendors (e.g. Cisco Juniper Juniper Mist Meraki) ensuring all configurations adhere to design specifications and guidelines

• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor network performance proactively with tools like SolarWinds or Ekahau to identify and resolve bottlenecks ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• Solve and Support: Provide high-level (Tier 2/3) technical support and fix complex network issues including connectivity problems routing errors and performance degradation to minimize downtime.

• Security Implementation: Implement and enforce robust network security measures including firewalls security protocols (WPA2 802.1x) and access control lists (ACLs) to safeguard data and systems.

• Site Surveys and Analysis: Conduct physical site surveys (using tools like Ekahau) to determine optimal placement of WiFi infrastructure and perform RF (Radio Frequency) analysis to ensure adequate coverage and capacity.

• Documentation and Procedures: Create and maintain detailed design documents network diagrams configuration guides and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all network infrastructure.

• Collaboration and Upgrades: Collaborate with multi-functional teams (e.g. security systems administrators) and external vendors to plan and implement network upgrades patches and technology migrations.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is often required or equivalent work experience.

• 8 years of experience in network engineering with specific focus on wireless and switching technologies.

• Technical Skills:

  • Extensive experience in fixing wireless networks

  • Strong knowledge of WLAN standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax RF design and WLAN fundamentals.

  • Advanced understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP VLANs STP OSPF BGP.

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware from major vendors such as Cisco (IOS NX-OS) Juniper and Meraki.

  • Familiarity with network management and analysis tools (Ekahau SolarWinds Wireshark Splunk).

  • Knowledge of network security practices firewalls and authentication protocols (RADIUS 802.1x EAP-TLS).

• Certifications: Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Aruba Certified Associate Aruba Certified Professional Aruba Certified Expert or equivalent vendor-specific certifications are highly valued. WiFi certifications are a plus.

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The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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