Wireless Engineer SR | Req#4071
Description
ActioNet is seeking a Wireless Engineer SR. Leads the design, deployment, and optimization of Wi-Fi and wireless networks across BAN, guiding junior engineers, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability, managing network equipment and configurations, documenting procedures, and collaborating with teams to implement and maintain robust network solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Leads implementation of architectural vision for all Wi-Fi access point and control-related services.
- Understands requirements; plans optimal Wi-Fi designs for spectrum usage and device placement.
- Follows standards for all designs and implementations. Installs, configures, and maintains wireless network equipment, network management, and security, including 802.11 b/g/n/ac standards and industry best practices for implementing high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
- Devises, plans, deploys, and improves wireless networks, from the beginning to implementation, by collaborating with vendors, managers, and network engineers. Leads and guides junior engineers.
- Self-starter with assigned tasks. Understands client requirements to cater to their appropriate needs.
- Uses tools to evaluate, test, and tweak wireless products, such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, VPNs, and network amplifiers.
- Designs and validates the performance, quality, and reliability of the RF link.
- Designs and implements WLANs and other wireless networks.
- Writes manuals and documents current network procedures.
- Has extensive knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP).
- Makes use of enterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds and Splunk).
- Optimizes network performance by supervising performance, addressing network problems and breakdowns, and partnering with network engineers to optimize the network.
- Develops and implements policies and classifies and oversees access to protect network systems.
- Makes sure all equipment, including servers and the other network products, are well-connected.
- Devises and supports RF link performance, reliability, and quality.
- Enables data and system protection by developing and maintaining mechanisms for backup and retrieval.
- Collaborates with different teams to ensure the optimized performance of VoIP and other wireless telecommunication devices.
- Works with security team to evaluate threats, troubleshoot issues, and comply with appropriate security configuration standards of their organizations.
- Designs and deploys changes to the configurations of clients per the applicable change management process.
- Proactively handles all network security solutions.
- Makes use of testing and diagnostic tools to assess and modify equipment
Requirements:
- Degree: Technical BA/BS degree;
- Experience: 7 years with BA/BS degree;
- Commensurate: High School diploma or associate degree plus a minimum of 10 years performing as a Wireless Engineer on large, complex networks;
- Specific Skills: Proficient with MS Project Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge/general use capabilities of AutoCAD;
- Certification(s): CWS, CWDP or equivalent; CompTIA Security+;
- Clearance: Secret
About ActioNet
ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT solutions provider with 25+ years of stellar performance. Our expertise spans Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cybersecurity, and IT Managed Services.
With a 98% customer retention rate, ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years (2014–2024).
Why ActioNet?
At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:
- Commitment to Employees: A great place to work with ongoing investment in our people.
- Commitment to Customers: Driving and sustaining service delivery excellence.
- Commitment to Community: Giving back and building a better world for future generations.
What’s in It for You?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Recognition and Referral Programs
- Employee Assistance & Identity Theft Protection
Equal Opportunity Statement
ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.