Job Description

• Must have at least eight years of work experience in Wi-Fi Planning, Design, and optimization
• Familiar with 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi alliance developments. Experience with CBRS design and RF planning tools is a must.
• Deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax networks.
• Expertise with, design, and deployment in large, complex, high-density, large venues and/or sports, entertainment facilities, and outdoor environments
• Expert understanding of site survey, predictive design, and post-design validation using Ekahau Air magnet and iBwave.
• Integrate knowledge of building construction, RF behavioral characteristics, and current hardware vendor limitations to create a design proposal.
• Expert level understanding of various antenna types, their uses, and demerits
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocols, IP networking, and familiarity with Unix commands
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Ruckus controllers, and Access Point with knowledge of vendor-specific systems like Cisco Prime, SCI, DNAC, etc.
• Hands-on experience configuring controller-based and autonomous access points and in-depth understanding of Spectrum and packet capture/analysis.
• Expertise in defining Wi-Fi network health/performance monitoring KPIs and Hands-on experience installing Wi-Fi probes and creating custom dashboards (7Signal preferred)
• Ability to work with multiple vendors and come up with solutions for improving Wi-Fi performance.
• Must be able to assess the current network and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
• Detailed and thorough, consistent documentation skills for network diagrams and test plans.
• 5G CBRS small cell design experience is good to have.
• Familiarity with 3GPP specifications, Link Budget, RF design guidelines, and capacity planning/forecast
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to product owners, operations, vendors, and other engineering teams.
• 802.11 g/n/ac protocols, Cisco/Meraki APs, Ruckus APs
• iBwave Level 1 and Level 2 certification required.
• Ekahau, IBWave, Atoll, Overture
• Minimum of Associate level Wi-Fi certifications like CWNA, CCNA-Wireless (CWAP, CCIE-Wireless preferred).
• Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, PC TEL iB Flex and JDSU Scanners, Net Scout, Packet Capture
• Deep understanding of WLAN technologies and network management, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN standards and industry best practices
• Must have excellent time management, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot problems quickly

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