Sr. Wireless Network Engineer 0-75% travel based out of Plano, TX

6 month contract – possible CTH

• Manages project resources through coordination and cooperation.
•  Mentors and instructs other team members on the technical expertise needed to advance in their technical careers.
• Formulates new procedures and coordinates convergence software and hardware installations.
• Documents engineering standards and proposals or recommendations for all convergence capabilities.
• Researches, analyzes, plans, designs, installs and maintains Convergence systems.

• This position is within Infrastructure Solutions, managing and implementing wireless network technologies. These technologies will primarily be focused on Aruba Networks wireless technology implementations.
• The candidate is expected to provide consulting, design, and technical support for customer and/or internal wireless network implementations.
• Must be able to analyze wireless network performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Provide technical support for Aruba Networks wireless technologies, including root cause analysis and permanent resolutions.
• Plan and implement maintenance, modifications and enhancements to wireless networks.
•  Establish documentation standards and practices for wireless networks.
• Coordinate changes with affected departments and customers.
• Manage vendor performance through routine measurements and reviews.
• Provide strategies around security, authentication, controller redundancy, and load balancing.
• Maintain a high level of expertise on current and emerging technologies in the Wireless LAN space.
• Maintain the ability to troubleshoot complex Wireless LAN problems with little or no supervision.
• Perform basic technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, systems integration for

LAN/WAN communications, network nodes, switches, and various transmission systems.

Required

• 7+ years direct experience with enterprise level Wireless LAN support primarily focused on Aruba Networks.
• Extensive configuration and support experience in a highly complex multi-layered network environment.
• Must have superior network routing and layer 3 switching troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with standard network change management and configuration policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and organizational skills.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) required.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert-Voice and additional CCIE preferred.
• Undergraduate degree and 6-8 years relevant experience or Graduate degree and 4-6 years relevant experience.

Desired Skills:

• 4+ years network administration, design, and deployment.
• Diagnostic experience with a variety of protocol and interface standards
• Experience with PC based tools and products such as Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as Windows, Linux and UNIX Minimum Certifications or Other
• Professional Credentials:
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

Desired Certifications:

• Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)
• Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
• Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)