Lead Wireless Network Engineer

Lead Wireless Network Engineer

Location: DMV Area, USA

Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000

Glocomms are partnered with a globally leading technology-driven Real Estate firm in the search for a Lead Wireless Network Engineer based in the DMV area to join the global IT team on a full-time basis. The position will be splint between hands-on Engineering (50%), Architecture (25%), and managing projects (25%).

Key responsibilities:

• Design, oversee, and manage the Wi-Fi infrastructure for 80 office locations worldwide.
• Develop architecture documentation, maintain project planning, and drive deliverable timelines.
• Support Network Access Control (NAC) software for policy enforcement, device profiling, and guest access management.
• Proactively monitor Wi-Fi networks to identify and resolve performance issues, implementing preventive measures as needed.
• Use wireless network planning and survey tools, such as Ekahau and AirMagnet, to conduct detailed site surveys. Analyze coverage, pinpoint potential interference, and recommend optimal access point placements.
• Address Wi-Fi connectivity tickets, perform root cause analyses, and refine processes to mitigate future issues.
• Manage software and firmware updates to leverage the latest features and address security vulnerabilities.
• Offer technical expertise and guidance to team members and network engineers.
• Stay current with emerging Wi-Fi technologies and industry best practices to foster continuous improvement and innovation.
• You'll also have the opportunity to work with various technologies including, but not limited to:

• Firewall technologies including - CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Cisco
• Cisco switches Catalyst 9300, 9400, 2960
• SSL VPN solutions - Junos, Ivanti Pulse Secure, CheckPoint
• SD-WAN platforms such as Palo Alto
• Monitoring platforms including LogicMonitor, PRTG, zScaler ZDX, Aruba UXI and ThousandEyes

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited nonprofit university or college is required.
• 4+ years of experience in supporting enterprise Wi-Fi in both LAN and WAN environments.
• Proficient in using wireless survey and Wi-Fi design tools.
• 3+ years of experience configuring and operating Network Access Control (NAC) systems such as Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, or Forescout ContactACT.
• Hands-on experience with the Aruba AirWave management system.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco network devices.
• Comprehensive understanding of radio frequencies, Wi-Fi spectrums, and optimization techniques.
• Strong grasp of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
• Proven track record in enhancing monitoring tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, or LogicMonitor.
• Experience with Next Generation firewalls.
• Industry certifications such as Aruba (ACMP, ACX), CWNP (CWNA, CWSP, CWDP), or Cisco (CCNA, CCNP Wireless) are advantageous.
• Skilled in certificate management, including the deployment of certificate-based authentication, as well as issuance, distribution, and revocation.