WI-FI NETWORK ENGINEER
ONSITE DENVER COLORADO DAY ONE, NO EXCUSE
LONG TERM CONTRACT
JOB SUMMARY
The Wi-Fi Development Network Engineer is responsible for the development and engineering activities supporting Wireless technologies. This candidate plays a key role in evaluating new technologies and services prior to the integration and deployment into Charter’s network. The Wi-Fi development Engineer creates strategic test plans that ensure performance and stability of Wireless products in Charter’s network ensuring the highest levels of customer and operational satisfaction. Technologies you will be supporting include, Wi-Fi Routers, Access Points, and Service Provider Wi-Fi features. You will collaborate business stakeholders on business and technology requirements and assess vendor solutions for compliance to Charter KPI’s and requirements. You will create detailed test plans and certification curriculums, proof of concept trials, and methodologies for analysis of performance criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONActively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineeringIntegrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurationsEvaluates new products, performs network problem resolutionAssists in the development and documentation of technical standardsDevelops and implements approved methods of procedureDesigns and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements networkenhancements and makes recommendations for improvementWorks on projects/ systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimizationProvides escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendorsWorks on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team leadCoaches less experienced staff
Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
Know, understand and follow company policy
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Must have experience with test and certification of Wi-Fi Access Points.
Experience with handset manufacturers, network equipment vendors, and/or chipset vendors a plus.
Should have excellent knowledge with common mobile handset operating systems (Windows Mobile, Android and other Java-Linux platforms) and knowledge of UICC/SIM chipsets & modules relating to wireless devices Knowledge of RF or Network System Performance.
Should have knowledge of various Network adjuncts and services i.e. AAA, Diameter, EAP, PDSN, LTE Data, VoLTE, GRE, Soft GRE, L2TP, CAPWAP.
Experience using protocol communications test equipment and tools (protocol analyzers, wifi analyzers and packet sniffers).
Must possess excellent industry knowledge and theoretical understanding of IEEE 802.11 specifications (a/b/g/n/ac/ax, SISO, MIMO, MCS index, 802.11k/v/r).
Must possess experience with Commscope/Ruckus, Cisco, Meraki, and similar Enterprise AP/Controllers.
Experience in RF design, HFC Design, DOCSIS specifications 3.0/3.1/4.0 a plus.
Experience with testing and Q/A of Layer 1 thru 7 networks
Experience developing automation scripts utilizing TCL, and Python programming languages a plus.
Experience writing and developing detailed test cases and test plans
Extensive hands-on networking experience (802.11 AP’s, Cable Gateways, Routers, Switches, etc.)
Experience with network test equipment, such as Ixia, Spirent, Fluke Networks, IBB, Spectrum Analyzers, Site Survey Planning tools, and Traffic Generators.
Must possess expert skills and experience with desktop operating systems and applications (Windows, MAC, Unix/Linux).
Strong work ethic with a desire to meet and exceed personal and business goals
Expert level communication, documentation, teamwork skills
Self-motivated to take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables
Experienced technical writing skills sufficient to produce white papers, test cases, test plans, design documents, and technical diagrams
Ability to work both in a team and independently on assigned projects
Strong documentation, follow-up, communication skills
Learns and adapts to new technologies and methodologies. Must be able to think outside-the-box and exercise innovation.
Ability to work with little supervision to execute highly technical and complex tasks
Organized with a strong attention to detail
Possesses strong analytical skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experienceProfessional level certification or equivalent work experience
Related Work Experience
5+ years of professional experience in an MSO/ISP Networking Engineering capacity