Wireless Network Engineer ** W2 ONLY

Overview:

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished Wireless Network Engineer.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024

*** Duration: 12 months contract with the possibility of extension

Notes:

• Onsite roles.
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm PT.

TWO DIFFERENT ROLES:

POSITION 1:

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Configure and deploy 2 x Cisco 9800-40 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
• Establish Mobility tunnel with the HCA WLCs in collaboration with Cerecore/HCA.
• Create new SSIDs on the HCA WLCs and anchor the data traffic to WLCs in collaboration with Cerecore/HCA.
• Perform Wireless endpoint discovery, plan out the segmentation and migration.
• Identify new Wireless VLANs & IP Subnets, create, and test it.
• Collaborate with endpoint/business owners, support them with the endpoint testing and migration along with our Network, Firewall teams and HCA/Cerecore teams.
• Perform Wi-Fi Survey to identify coverage gaps, channel overlap and overall network health.
• Provide the survey reports, project, and propose the remediation/optimization plan.
• Refresh ~200 EOL Cisco Wireless Access Points to the latest Cisco AP Hardware.
• Optimize the Wireless RF environment with additional Access Point configuration and deployment in collaboration with IT Facilities and Cabling/Installation Contractors.
• Provide Wireless network operational support for this facility during and after the migration.
• Configure and deploy Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controller in DMZ for Guest traffic anchoring.
• Configure IP Subnets and DHCP Pool in Infoblox.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience.
• Configuration and deployment of the Cisco Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers and Cisco Wireless Access Points.
• Experience in configuring mobility groups, WLAN profiles, RF Profiles, SSID anchoring, Wireless 802.1x, AAA & Captive Portal.
• Wireless Survey and design using tools like AirMagnet, Ekahau or Hamina.
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client connectivity issues, roaming and able to perform/analyze Wireless PCAP.
• Creating new VLAN, configuring port-channel (LACP), VRRP/HSRP, and Infoblox DHCP/DNS.
• Configuration and management of Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime & Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center.
• Basic configuration and troubleshooting on Cisco Nexus and Catalyst Switching platform.

POSITION 2:

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Provision, label, and deploy Aruba Campus APs, Remote APs, IAPs.
• Troubleshoot Wireless client related problems like authentication, association, roaming, DHCP/DNS, Guest web redirection, 802.1x and Certificate related problems.
• Troubleshoot user account lockouts and deny lists.
• Troubleshoot problems with Guest Wi-Fi.
• Plan and deploy scheduled changes on Aruba OS 8.X platform.
• Plan and deploy scheduled changes on ClearPass policy manager & Airwave/Central.
• Configure ClearPass, Airwave reports.
• Monitor the Wireless Infrastructure and address device related events promptly.
• Use protocol analyzers to capture and analyze packets.
• Install and configure Aruba UXI Sensors in Hospitals, Ambulatory Clinics, and administrative areas.
• Create new Wireless design/heatmap and perform passive survey using Ekahau.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years hands-on experience with supporting Aruba wireless controllers and Access Points.
• 4-5 years hands-on experience with supporting Aruba ClearPass.
• 2-3 years of Wireless design & survey using Ekahau or AirMagnet.
• 2-3 years experience supporting Network Operations or Design & deployment of Wireless LAN.
• 2-3 years working experience with Cisco switches.
• Preferred Certifications: ECSE, CCNA, CWNA, CCNP, ACMP, ACCP, CWNA & ITIL.

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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Satwinder Sat Singh

Lead Technical Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients businesses forward.

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