Sr. Wireless Network Engineer

Position Summary

Columbia University Medical Center is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will be focused on wireless capabilities, Network Access Control (NAC) and Network Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer wireless infrastructure services. 25%
• Responsible for upgrades, implementation, and testing of full proactive Network Access Control for various networks 20%
• Utilize best practices for NAC policy creation 15%
• Manage & deploy the IP network subnets on a per appliance basis 20% (including the below)
• Managing relationships, partnerships and fostering a positive work environment utilizing conflict resolution skills when necessary
• Aid in installation and evaluation of data communication products and documentation of procedures for installation, use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and management of these products
• IP Network Design skills, including a strong understanding of standard routing protocols 15% (including the below)
• Monitor for unauthorized equipment, investigate security incidents, and recommend improvement
• Responsible for maintaining a network tap infrastructure and aggregation devices necessary to allow NAC visibility of the networks
• that NAC is managing
• Development of automated network monitoring and management tools
• Provides after hours on-call support on a team rotational basis (approximately 1 week per 2-3 months)
• Other duties as assigned 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science preferred or equivalent in education and experience, plus seven years of related experience.

• Advanced expertise with TCP / IP networking protocols and concepts
• Working knowledge of, DNS / DHCP, SMNP, Active Directory a plus, RADIUSauthentication / authorization
• Experience working with Cisco HP and Arista and Cisco Prime and ArubaInfrastructure experience
• Strong communications, writing and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of wireless networking systems and protocols
• Expert WLAN troubleshooting skills
• 1+ years of hands-on IT experience with experience with Network Access Control(NAC) e.g. Forescout CounterACT, Aruba ClearPass,
• Cisco Prime DNA
• Hands-on experience with security systems including Palo Alto firewalls, IDS / IPS,NAC, APT
• Recent programming knowledge (Perl, Python, C, PowerShell, Ruby, SOAP, XML,Java / Hadoop) and scripting experience
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in networking protocols (including but not limitedto 802.1a b g 802.1x authentication (PEAP EAPTLS),
• routing protocols (BGP, OSPF etc)
• Sound knowledge of data communication wiring (CAT5 / 5E / 6 / 6E and Fiber)
• Experience using security tools in a multi domain environment
• Familiar with 802.11 a / b / g and 802.1 Q standards and RF technology
• Experience in all aspects of wireless LAN engineering or 5 years of experience in allaspects of wireless LAN operational support
• Industry network certifications a plus
• Hands-on experience with data cabling installation practices as well as fiber andcopper materials is strongly desired
• Extensive knowledge of basic networking hardware (routers, switches, bridges) andprotocols (UDP, TCP / IP)
• Strong documentation skills including updating ticketing systems, Wiki Pages and Network Diagrams
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