Wireless Network Engineer/Architect (313680)

Contract with Government of the District of Columbia
DC – NET: 665 15th Street NW
Position closes 1/24/13
The candidate must currently hold one of the following wireless industry certifications: CWNA or CCNA Wireless, CCNA, or CWSP. Please specify which certification(s) and ensure that they are listed on the resume. This is required.

Complete Description:

Assess, design, implement, and support small to large network projects. The Wireless Engineer will be responsible for working on both indoor and outdoor wireless to support public safety and public broadband access, starting with the under-served WARDS and will also be testing solar power options for wireless repeater locations.  Upon completion of testing and selection, the engineer will begin the design, planning and implementation of over 200 nodes.  Project requires design and implement complex IP-based wireless systems that satisfy specific end-customer requirements. WLAN and 802.11 a/b/g/i/n expertise;  The position may require climbing ladder and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Development of new wireless system project proposals will be required which would include the development of proposal text, drawings and material content that effectively describes the system and special equipment being offered.

Required Skills/Experience:

Exp. Wireless LAN and 802.11a/b/g/i technologies to deliver voice, data & video (Required 5 Years)
Exp. designing critical, large wireless network infrastructures (Required 5 Years)
Can perform wireless site survey & RF signal propagation testing (Required 5 Years)
Exp with Cisco and Ruckus Wireless products and technologies (Required 4 Years)
Experience presenting wireless network design for review and approval (Required 4 Years)
Understanding of routers, switches, firewalls (Required 4 Years)
Can develop, plan, and prepare engineering job packages (Required 7 Years)
Understanding of routers, switches, firewalls (Required 4 Years)
Understanding of VLANs, RADIUS and LDAP  protocols for AAA IPbased comm. system (Required 4 Years)
Knows wireless access/backhaul technologies: WiMAX, Wi-Fi, EV-DO, OFDMA (Desired 4 Years)
Knows wireless access/backhaul technologies: CDMA2000, GSM, etc (Required 4 Years)
Knows vulnerability scanning and network assessment tools (Required 5 Years)
Exp. Cisco wireless management platform (WCS/NCS) (Required 5 Years)
Exp with Ruckus ZoneDirector and FlexMaster (Required 2 Years)
Identify problem nodes & cell sites, troubleshoot & recommend solutions (Required 4 Years)
Plan, design, implement, and maintain wireless networks with VoIP (Desired 4 Years)
Test and optimize wireless networks with VoIP (Desired 4 Years)
Understands system KPIs & metrics (Desired 4 Years)
Skilled user of MS Office, AutoCAD, Visio (Required 4 Years)
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs (Required)
MSEE (Highly desired)

Question 1: Is Candidate available to work after hours and/or holidays?

Behavior Characteristics:

Proven leader and team player who can effectively interact with others to accomplish tasks within tight schedule; excellent organizational and time management skills; high intellect, strong reliance on common sense, well tuned analytical skills

Background check is required, if selected for the position. There are no reimbursable expenses allocated to this position.