Junior Wireless Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide RF wireless engineering to clients. This includes a basic understanding of RF transmissions, mapping and surveying, configuration of access points, antennas and related equipment, cabling infrastructure to support WLAN systems, client wireless configurations, operations and troubleshooting.
• Conduct wireless site surveys utilizing spectrum analysis technologies, recommend and implement corrective action
• Configuration of Wireless Security Platforms, including intrusion prevention and clean access solutions
• Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as-built documentation
• Perform wireless site surveys, conduct site evaluations and generate Heat Maps utilizing Ekahau Survey Pro and/or AirMagnet Survey
• Configuration of both autonomous and Light Weight Access Point Solutions, including Clean Air, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, MESH, RFID, and RTLS
• Provide detailed network drawings and diagrams and relation as-built documentation
• Experience with wireless survey tools (Ekahau Pro or AirMagnet)　
• Familiarity with Cisco access points and antenna options
• Familiarity with wireless survey methodologies for hospital, office, factory, warehouse, outdoor, and mesh designs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year plus experience using Ekahau Survey Pro 10 to design predictive and AP on a Stick designs
• 6 months - 3 years' experience in enterprise network design or support
• 6 months - 3 years of Cisco wireless infrastructure support in a large company environment
• Experience with Cisco wireless solutions including, 3504, 5520, 9800 WLCs
• Must have or be able to pass the Veterans Administration Background Investigation
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must complete and pass two stage TB testing
• Must have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must reside within the continental United States
• Position is 100% nationwide travel - candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport
• Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS and OCONUS locations
• U.S. Citizen

Desired Certifications

• CWNA Certification preferred
• Cisco Certification preferred
• Ekahau Certification preferred
• AirMagnet Certification preferred

COMPETENCIES　

Establish Focus

Change Management

Performance Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Awareness

Build Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Initiative

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Customer Service

Overview

TekSynap is seeking a Junior Wireless Engineer to join our Wireless team supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs.

A Junior Wireless Engineer will work within a collaborative team to define, design, and implement customer wireless / network requirements.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.　 Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.　

• Location: 100% remote in national locations
• Type of environment: Setting changes
• Noise level: Medium - Loud
• Work schedule: Work schedule is dependent upon contract needs and can include days, nights, weekdays and weekends.　 Candidate must maintain schedule flexibility.
• Amount of Travel: 80-100% - candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional or international airport
• Must be willing and able to travel via plane to CONUS and OCONUS locations　

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.　 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.　

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening

Must complete and pass two stage TB testing

Must be able to successfully pass VA Background check

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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