Wireless Field Engineer

Bowler Pons Solutions Solutions Consultants

Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants LLC is seeking a self-motivated and highly detail-oriented field engineer who will bring the very best in wireless engineering and design to our Department of Navy customer. The ideal candidate will be hired in either the Annapolis MD or Norfolk VA area. Below is a list of some of the responsibilities and experience desired for this position:

Hands-on experience with the design engineering configuration deployment and maintenance of Cisco wireless hardware and software including Wireless Lan Controllers (WLC) Cisco Access Point Radios (AP) Cisco Client Radios
Hands-on experience working in Cisco CLI
Excellent knowledge in routing switching RADIUS 802.1x and CAPWAP protocols
Working experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is required; knowledge of Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Prime is a plus
Extensive experience with RF survey tools wireless system design and architecture is required
Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi standard (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and RTLS is a plus
Hands on experience with Cisco outdoor wireless antenna configuration including gain directionality polarization and SIA
Hardware installation best practices to mount height cabling weatherproofing and orientation
Interface and coordinate as needed with the Navys AMI team to make sure the meters are fully operational and report back to their assigned systems
Program test and troubleshoot the components of the AMI system to include EI smart meters Cisco/other wireless radios Cisco field switches and 2.4/5.8 GHz wireless antennas
Terminate all necessary cabling to include Fiber and/or CAT5/6
Inspect existing wireless radio antenna and cabling infrastructure to ensure proper installation deployment and sizing

Sustain the Navys Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) field installation points perform On-site survey of installed systems assess system operational status travel expected to be 50% or more monthly.

Required Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship
Department of War (DoW) SECRET (or higher) security clearance
Associates degree or higher; At least five (5) years relevant working experience may be substituted for a degree
Cisco Certifications: CCNA (minimum); CCNP/CCIE Wireless (preferred)
Security Certification
Minimum of four (4) years proficiency in a systems/infrastructure engineering and/or technical infrastructure support role in LAN/WAN/WLAN administration
LAN/WAN/WLAN/SDN technologies knowledge
Other wireless technologies and mobile presence (e.g. Aruba) and Wireless (Wi-Fi 2.5/5.8Ghz) experience
Significant and successful experience in designing various IT solutions and implementation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and manage several independent projects simultaneously

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Navys AMI Metering Program
Electric meter (socket type) programming/replacement

About Bowler Pons: Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants LLC is a fast-growing Minority-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 8(a)-certified Small Business based in Annapolis MD. As a solutions provider we deliver cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support for our clients toughest challenges in the fields of physical and cyber security IT and network administration and systems engineering. As an employer we pride ourselves on offering best-in-class benefits including generous tuition reimbursement paid leave 401(k) profit sharing 100% employer-paid group healthcare plan option and opportunities for mentorship and professional development in combination with the personal connections of a small business. Find out more at .

Required Experience:

Manager

Hands-on experience with the design engineering configuration deployment and maintenance of Cisco wireless hardware and software including Wireless Lan Controllers (WLC) Cisco Access Point Radios (AP) Cisco Client Radios
Hands-on experience working in Cisco CLI
Excellent knowledge in routing switching RADIUS 802.1x and CAPWAP protocols
Working experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is required; knowledge of Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Prime is a plus
Extensive experience with RF survey tools wireless system design and architecture is required
Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi standard (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and RTLS is a plus
Hands on experience with Cisco outdoor wireless antenna configuration including gain directionality polarization and SIA
Hardware installation best practices to mount height cabling weatherproofing and orientation
Interface and coordinate as needed with the Navys AMI team to make sure the meters are fully operational and report back to their assigned systems
Program test and troubleshoot the components of the AMI system to include EI smart meters Cisco/other wireless radios Cisco field switches and 2.4/5.8 GHz wireless antennas
Terminate all necessary cabling to include Fiber and/or CAT5/6
Inspect existing wireless radio antenna and cabling infrastructure to ensure proper installation deployment and sizing

Required Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship
Department of War (DoW) SECRET (or higher) security clearance
Associates degree or higher; At least five (5) years relevant working experience may be substituted for a degree
Cisco Certifications: CCNA (minimum); CCNP/CCIE Wireless (preferred)
Security Certification
Minimum of four (4) years proficiency in a systems/infrastructure engineering and/or technical infrastructure support role in LAN/WAN/WLAN administration
LAN/WAN/WLAN/SDN technologies knowledge
Other wireless technologies and mobile presence (e.g. Aruba) and Wireless (Wi-Fi 2.5/5.8Ghz) experience
Significant and successful experience in designing various IT solutions and implementation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and manage several independent projects simultaneously

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Navys AMI Metering Program
Electric meter (socket type) programming/replacement

Required Experience:

Manager

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