Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. By Light Professional IT Services LLC provides technology and systems engineering services for defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers. The company is seeking an Aruba Certified Network Engineer to design, configure, implement, test, document, and troubleshoot LAN/WLAN and wireless network solutions in classified and non-classified environments. The role also provides Tier 3 support, technical reach-back to field engineering teams, and requires frequent domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research and development of existing and new wireless technologies used to optimize and maintain DOD, commercial and corporate and networks. Which include the design, configuration, implementation, testing and troubleshooting of Wireless and LAN components and networks
• Working with 3rd party and internal departments in integrating wireless equipment with current WAN and security infrastructure
• Optimizing LAN/WLAN netwrok performance while fulfilling security requirements for user/device authentication, encryption and intrusion detection, i.e. 802.1x RADIUS Authentication using EAP-TLS
• Responsible for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of network hardware and software. Which include:
• Provides tier 3 support with LAN/WLAN networks, client devices, including hand-held devices and associated LAN and WAN connectivity
• Responsible for documentation of installed networks, to include systems design, operations and implementations guides, Visio design drawings, etc
• Maintains the security and integrity of all wireless hardware and software
• This position will require frequent travel).  When not on site, Engineers will be assisting in the development of project plans, designs and documentation for future sites as well as providing technical reach back to deployed installation teams
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Must be able to multi-task, required to provide daily status/updates to supervisors/ managers
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify all subtasks, prioritize work, and determine the tools / material required to accomplish their assigned task within the allotted time
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving, as well as the ability to interact well with both internal and external engineers, technicians, and customers

Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, or a AS/AA or two-year Tech School with 2-5 years of experience; or HS/GED with 5+ years of targeted experience; or a BA in a relevant technical area with 5 years of targeted experience
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required
• Security + / DoD 8140 certification level IAT-I (must have within 3 months of hire)
• Must have a current HPE/ Aruba Professional level certification in at least one of the following (or ability to obtain within 3 months): + HPE/ Aruba Professional Campus Access + HPE/ Aruba Professional Data Center + HPE/ Aruba Professional Switching + HPE/ Aruba Professional Network Security + HPE/ Aruba Advanced Product Certified - ClearPass + Aruba Certified Switch Professional (ACSP)
• Familiarity with Survey analysis software and equi[ment
• Proficiency with Aruba's Airwave management platform
• Knowledge of DNS & DHCP functions
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
• Must be able to multi-task
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify all subtasks, prioritize work, and determine the tools / material required to accomplish their assigned task within the allotted time
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving, as well as the ability to interact well with both internal and external engineers, technicians, and customers
• Must possess a DOD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain

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