What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wireless Engineer position at Verigent?
***Please note pursuant to a government contract this specific position requires United States Citizenship***
Job Title: Wireless Engineer
Location: High Point, NC (Up to 50% Travel)
Duration: 6 Month CTH
Salary: $60/hr - $65/hr with $125,000 - $140,000 conversion
Verigent is seeking a Wireless (WiFi) Network Engineer in support of the Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program. From conducting site surveys to design, engineering, and implementing innovative designs, you’ll contribute to delivering high-performance, secure and modern network solutions that enhance mission readiness across Air Force locations.
We are committed to modernizing and standardizing the Air Force’s network architecture. Are you passionate about driving technological innovation and enhancing national security? Do you want to make a direct impact, innovate and grow? Then we want to talk with you!
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on equipment and procedures associated with Wireless (WiFi) network implementations.
• Wireless (WiFi) network engineer with experience in assessing, designing, engineering, maintaining and fixing wired and wireless network solutions Provides touch labor for all network devices.
• Designs wireless architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
• Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.
• Provides support and direction to engineering staff.
• Communicates clearly and succinctly, both written and orally, and presents products and ideas in a business-like manner.
Qualifications:
Required:
• US citizen with ability to obtain Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of relevant experience (HS diploma or associate degree with 7 years of Wireless Engineer experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree)
• Strong understanding of WiFi technologies, network protocols, routing, and switching.
• Experience with Ekahau AI Pro predictive analysis system and associated survey tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Specific Skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Salary : $60 - $65