contract until 9/30/2012 with strong possibility for 1 year extension
position closes 11/22/2011
Network Architect with 8+ years of design and implementation experience in Wireless and Mobility Networking solutions.
Plan, design, implement, and secure wireless networks to support enterprise and/or service provider environment. Responsibilities include product evaluation, architect solutions, produce engineering and design documents, and provide Tier3 support for wireless infrastructure.
Behavior Characteristics:
Thrives in a time- critical, results-oriented environment; speaks and writes effectively; can analyze and think critically; is detail-oriented; creatively solves problems; facilitates interagency cooperation; is aware of financial bottom line
Required Experience:
Experience planning, designing, and implementing wireless LAN/WANs (8 Years)
Experience in securing wireless networks (5 Years)
Experience with Voice and Video over Wifi (5 Years)
Experience implementing QoS (Diffserv, CBWFQ, and LLQ) (5 Years)
Experience in designing enterprise wireless mesh (7 Years)
Hands-on exp. w/ Cisco WAPs, WLCs, PTP/PTMP bridges, and related technology (7 Years)
Demonstrated understanding of radio frequencies (5 Years)
Demonstrated understanding of electromagnetic interference. (5 Years)
Able to configure wireless authentication technologies (i.e. ACS, LDAP) (5 Years)
Can prepare onsite and predictive wireless coverage (heat) maps & assessmen (3 Years)
Exp. with Net Mgmt tools and protocols (Solarwinds, NetMri, Syslog, SNMP) (3 Years)
Understanding of ESX / VMWare and Securing a Virtual infrastructure (3 Years)
Experience implementing and troubleshooting BGP networks (8 Years)
Experience implementing and troubleshooting OSPF networks (8 Years)
Experience implementing and documenting standards or best practices (8 Years)
Experience with Ruckus Wireless (Desired)
Able to conduct site surveys and troubleshoot at customer sites (5 Years)
Exp gathering customer requirements, whiteboarding, presenting solutions (Desired)
Exp. producing BOM and preparing project Statements of Work (SOWs) (Desired)
Understanding of IPv6 (Desired)
Knowledge frequency propagation characteristics, and link budgets (2 Years)
Knowledge of antenna patterns and transceiver/receiver/modulation technology (2 Years)
Possesses professional network diagramming skills (8 Years)
Technical understanding to present complex tech concepts to non-tech audience (8 Years)
One of the following Professional Certifications (CCNP, CWNA, CWSP) (6 Years)
Possesses one of the following Expert Certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, or CWNE) (Required)
Questions For Requirement
Question 1:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related fields desired
Question 2:
Candidate should be able to provide Certification number and exp date
Question 3:
Must be able to lift at least 40lbs. (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Question 4:
May be required to work after hours and/or on holidays
Question 5:
Must have their own laptop to perform daily functions (i.e. email, Office suite, Visio diagrams, security and network management applications and tools)
Question 6:
Must have a valid state issued Drivers License and be able to drive in Washington, DC
Question 7:
Must carry smart phones at all times
Work Location: DC-NET: 655 15th St NW, Ste 400