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Job#: 3027867
Job Description:
Responsible for providing wireless technology leadership for the development of wireless technologies including WiFi and mobile, engineering design, and deployment support.
Requires hands-on experience with a broad range of wireless technologies including WiFi5, WiFi6 and WiFi7, 4G-LTE and IoT as well as competency with key networking elements such as routing, switching, and security.
Major Duties And Responsibilities-
Provides technology leadership and lead the development of complex end-to-end technology solutions involving devices/CPEs, access, transport, core and backend systems.
Assesses new products requirements and develop technology solutions and architecture design to support them.
Tests & certifies new Small Cells, Home/SMB Routers, Wireless AP (Access Points), Wireless Access Gateways (WAGs) and Controllers products for the field to deploy.
Works with Operations to resolve WiFi and mobile access network issues that could impact the business and/or the customer.
Provides guidelines and technical leadership for the develop of tools and processes to support new products and technology solutions development, testing and validation.
Validate the capabilities of technologies through lab evaluation and possibly field trials. Perform lab evaluation and field trials to validate new technology concepts.
Drives new innovative technologies and approaches (802.11ad/ay, UWB, BNC, Mesh Network, and others) for increasing the performance, reliability, and QoE (Quality of Experience) for customers.
Supports new wireless technologies and other initiatives that may include improving network security, virus detection, virtualization of network functions, along with new applications and services.
Supports efforts to maximize the performance of Spectrum WiFi (public WiFi infrastructure).
Develops tools and processes for engineering design, testing and certification of new technology solutions and products.
Reviews all designs, code and unit test plans where applicable.
Participates and contribute to RFPs/RFIs, hardware and software evaluations and vendors contracts negotiations.
Required Qualifications-
Must have a deep knowledge in wireless access technologies including WiFi5, WiFi6 and WiFi7, 4G-LTE and familiar with 5G and a clear track record of excellence managing the wireless access engineering systems within an organization of a well-known media brand.
Must be proficient with the use of network diagnostics, troubleshooting and inventory tools, including but not limited to SQL databases, Splunk, Plume, Scope.
Skills/Abilities And Knowledge-
Familiarity with the CPE Wireless Gateway and Router designs and roadmap plans for all major Operators in the U.S., Operational experience with WiFi and 4G-LTE, Ability to manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously Related
Work Experience 7 years - Wireless Technology Development & Management working with the top MSOs, Telco, satellite operators or major wireless vendor in the U.S. Education- BSEE in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent; MBA preferred.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job#: 3027867
Job Description:
Responsible for providing wireless technology leadership for the development of wireless technologies including WiFi and mobile, engineering design, and deployment support.
Requires hands-on experience with a broad range of wireless technologies including WiFi5, WiFi6 and WiFi7, 4G-LTE and IoT as well as competency with key networking elements such as routing, switching, and security.
Major Duties And Responsibilities-
Provides technology leadership and lead the development of complex end-to-end technology solutions involving devices/CPEs, access, transport, core and backend systems.
Assesses new products requirements and develop technology solutions and architecture design to support them.
Tests & certifies new Small Cells, Home/SMB Routers, Wireless AP (Access Points), Wireless Access Gateways (WAGs) and Controllers products for the field to deploy.
Works with Operations to resolve WiFi and mobile access network issues that could impact the business and/or the customer.
Provides guidelines and technical leadership for the develop of tools and processes to support new products and technology solutions development, testing and validation.
Validate the capabilities of technologies through lab evaluation and possibly field trials. Perform lab evaluation and field trials to validate new technology concepts.
Drives new innovative technologies and approaches (802.11ad/ay, UWB, BNC, Mesh Network, and others) for increasing the performance, reliability, and QoE (Quality of Experience) for customers.
Supports new wireless technologies and other initiatives that may include improving network security, virus detection, virtualization of network functions, along with new applications and services.
Supports efforts to maximize the performance of Spectrum WiFi (public WiFi infrastructure).
Develops tools and processes for engineering design, testing and certification of new technology solutions and products.
Reviews all designs, code and unit test plans where applicable.
Participates and contribute to RFPs/RFIs, hardware and software evaluations and vendors contracts negotiations.
Required Qualifications-
Must have a deep knowledge in wireless access technologies including WiFi5, WiFi6 and WiFi7, 4G-LTE and familiar with 5G and a clear track record of excellence managing the wireless access engineering systems within an organization of a well-known media brand.
Must be proficient with the use of network diagnostics, troubleshooting and inventory tools, including but not limited to SQL databases, Splunk, Plume, Scope.
Skills/Abilities And Knowledge-
Familiarity with the CPE Wireless Gateway and Router designs and roadmap plans for all major Operators in the U.S., Operational experience with WiFi and 4G-LTE, Ability to manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously Related
Work Experience 7 years - Wireless Technology Development & Management working with the top MSOs, Telco, satellite operators or major wireless vendor in the U.S. Education- BSEE in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent; MBA preferred.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.