Lead Wireless Architect

job summary:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Subject matter expert for Cisco WLC, ISE and Prime
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Wireless.
• Experience with network access control technologies such as 802.1x
• Knowledge of RF software tools like ADS, HFSS. Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.
• Knowledge of network technologies and standards (including 5G-NR, LTE, IETF transport standards (e.g., QUIC, TCP, SCTP, UDP, etc.), IP networking, 802.11 Wi-Fi QoS standards)
• Proficient with monitoring and logging tools for access management and troubleshooting using tools such as Syslog, ACS, Netflow (Plixer scrutinizer) Solarwinds and protocol analyzers
• SME in Wireless design and deployment
• Prior experience using industry established project management techniques in accomplishing strategic objectives
• Experienced with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB, ticket system
• Understanding of disaster recovery, design, implementation, and testing
• Working knowledge routing and switching technologies
• strong working knowledge of IP Addressing and Subnetting, including design and implementation
• strong working knowledge of DNS and DHCP, including design and implementation
• SME in supporting large wireless networks environment with Cisco and Meraki
• Experience with Quality of Service, for Voice and Video
• Ability and availability to work occasional nights/weekends assignments as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment to ensure performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic 24-7-365 production network environment
• Some travel may be required
• Customer focused attitude
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• A Valid CCNP Enterprise is a plus
• Experienced with VoIP technologies preferred
• DNAC and CMX experience is preferred
• Experience with Cisco DNA, ACI, and Meraki SDN preferred

location: CHICAGO, Illinoisjob type: Permanentsalary: $140,000 - 150,000 per yearwork hours: 8am to 4pmeducation: Bachelors responsibilities:

• Plan, design, deploy, maintain, and support the wireless local area networks (WLANs) including CISCO WLCs, switches, ISE appliance, Prime Appliance and other hardware as assigned.
• Monitor the network to ensure security of data and access privileges.
• Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance and training where required.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Plan and implement network hardware upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.
• Define metrics, monitor, and test and troubleshoot network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
• Collaborate with IT management and staff, departments, and other agencies in the development, deployment, and support of new network-based programs and applications.
• Provide guidance and technical support to peers and serve as an escalation point for help desk related issues.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of network related technical documentation as needed. Help drive a consistent set of standards for equipment, configuration, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with other team members, court departments and agencies to deliver solutions and configuration items without impacting operations and/or safety.
• Communicate service disruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

Cisco

Network Design

Cisco ACI

WAN

LAN

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