Urgent Requirement :: Infrastructure Architect – C2C Jobs:: Washington, DC

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect – Wireless Engineering
Location:  Washington, DC – Remote
Contract  role
Exp: 12+ years

 
About this Position / Responsibilities
 
NFF is seeking a full time Infrastructure Solution Architect.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of supporting job functions in the Infrastructure Architecture team and cover Enterprise Information Systems.
 
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
·                  Serve as SME on wireless technologies
 
·                  Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
 
·                  Ability to lead full life cycle wireless projects from design to implementation.
 
·                  8+ years of wireless engineering experience
 
·                  Ability to be on site for passive and active surveys
 
Required Skills: 
 
·                  Proficient with WIFI design using Ekahau AI Pro or equivalent tools for outdoor and indoor environments
 
·                  Proficient with wireless surveys using Ekahau Pro, Aircheck G3 or equivalent tool
 
·                  Experience deploying WIFI using external Omni and directional antennas in indoor and outdoor areas
 
·                  Experience deploying high density WIFI in indoor and outdoor environments
 
·                  Deep understanding of 802.11ac/ax/be protocols
 
·                  Deep understanding of WPA2 and WPA3 security standards
 
·                  Deep understanding of security and access control protocols like 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, PEAP
 
·                  Proficient in WIFI packet capture and analysis skills using on site and remote tools
 
·                  Excellent troubleshooting skills using on site survey, NMS, packet captures, controller logs
 
·                  Understanding of Cisco’s Wireless products over the years
 
·                  Deep understanding of Cisco 9800 Wireless controllers, Cisco Catalyst Center and WIFI6/6E/7 APs
 
·                  Excellent at doing AP migrations between wireless controllers.
 
·                  Working knowledge and strong understanding of LAN switching, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS
 
·                  Familiarity with firewalls and strong understanding of access control servers like Cisco ISE
 
·                  CWNP cert is required.