Job#: 3026537 Job Description: Performing intake from engineering or planning and design for release of new hardware and software/firmware into the Spectrum Mobile WiFi network systems architecture. Review network architecture change release plan, implementation plans, existing MOPs (or build new MOPs), and compatibility alignment for WiFi network. Responsible for commissioning of network hardware, software, and firmware upgrades. Responsible for decommissioning of network equipment based on approved department programs.
"Who are you?"
A WiFi network engineer with 5-15+ years experience in a technical engineering/operating role support of end-to-end carrier-grade WiFi networks. Hands-on experience with modern WiFi network elements including Wireless Access Gateway (WAG), Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) function, WiFi controllers, firewalls, switches, routers, and access points. A person with a positive, high energy, and competitive mindset who is ready to demonstrate high quality, high efficiency network delivery of new releases and hardware.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review new network delivery plans for hardware, software, and firmware planned for implementation into the carrier-grade WiFi network.
- Write and/or review MOPs to ensure smooth network release process.
- Provide feedback to network engineering and planning teams to improve handover and implementation.
- Assist in prioritizing network release planning to ensure adequate time and resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient data wireless networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, etc.).
- Proficient knowledge of related wireless industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, 802.11 variants, Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols.
- Proficient knowledge of basic wireless network devices and basic wireless network appliances.
- Proficient knowledge of WiFi network architecture, protocols and network topology, data center architectures, and cloud-based architectures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience operating carrier-grade WiFi.
- Experience in engineering, planning, and design.
- Experience working with VMWare, Red Hat OpenShift, and other data center platforms.
- Experience with Kubernetes.
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Experience with Nokia, Cisco, Ericsson, and Ruckus carrier grade WiFi APs, controllers, and core network elements.
- Experience building and deploying new VM-based environments within an existing data center.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Related Work Experience 5+ Wireless network experience.
Preferred Education
- Cisco Certified Wireless network Professional (CCNP)
- Wireless industry and vendor specific training (Cisco, Ariss, Ruckus, etc.)
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