Wireless Network Administrator

Overview

DIGIT is looking for a Wireless Network Administrator to support the design, implementation, monitoring, management, change management, software upgrades, problem / incident resolution, and root cause analysis of network circuits and devices as part of a large technology refresh initiative. The Wireless Network Administrator shall focus on implementation and coordination of wired and wireless network equipment across hundreds of sites across the globe, remotely coordinating the work. The individual will utilize tools to provide predictive heat mapping, onsite surveys utilizing Ekahau, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure. This includes supporting the implementation of Software-Defined Access (SDA) at Regional Office Buildings. Additionally the Wireless Network Administrator may be required to perform Level / Tier 2+ Network Architecting and Administration of applicable networks to include Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Data Centers assigned by GSA.

Responsibilities

• Manage LAN infrastructures to include access points (WAPs), wireless LAN controllers, and integrations into Software Defined Access (SDA) infrastructures. Oversee and implement switch provisioning (configuration) and implementation across multiple sites, including coordinating cutover logistics and change management.
• Establish network monitoring for newly installed and replaced equipment.
• Support and operate Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) sites.
• Support and maintain network equipment and configuration (routers and routing).
• Utilize and implement network orchestration tools and techniques to facilitate automated and consistent configurations, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within the network.
• Manage status, errors, and inbound and outbound traffic statistics of all routing interfaces, bandwidth utilization, and errors of all inbound and outbound LAN / WAN circuits.
• Provides consulting services to members of the professional staff and to the customer in the analysis and design of data processing systems, management systems, scientific systems, and other related areas.
• Makes technical decisions on kinds of data to be gathered and methods to be used in data collection and analysis.
• Provides technical direction, guidance, and assistance to assigned projects, suggesting efficient approaches and methods for solving problems.
• Develops analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solution.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and recommends solutions to complex problems.
• Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government.
• Generates / updates network documentation in coordination with the onsite installation resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and client personnel at all levels.
• Produce knowledge base articles and SOPs.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Education and Experience

Benefits

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