WLAN Analyst (IL)

Description:

• As a WLAN Analyst for the client’s Americas team, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team on complex network projects. You will develop your professional network and leadership skills as you support a wide variety of network-related solutions. You will also utilize your technical skillset and business understanding to help solve critical business problems.
• This role will work with the WLAN team to provide support for all of the client’s locations across the Americas.

Typical Day:

• Work directly on WLAN issue identification and resolution, including off-shift and weekend support functions
• Participate in integrated testing and user acceptance of application or infrastructure components
• Work actively with business partners and vendors with integration of infrastructure
• Implement WLAN designs
• Work with expanded WLAN team to implement processes and/or process improvements to aid in development and support
• Maintain and administer WLAN including hardware, software, applications software, and configurations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve WLAN hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with team members, approximately 1 week every 8 weeks

Technical Skills Required:

(Required)

• Computer-related or engineering-related four-year college or university degree
• Three to six years of progressively responsible IT job-related experiences
• WLAN implementation and support, knowledge of risk domains, tiered domains, TCP/IP fundamentals, ethernet, QoS, IP subnetting, cabling (copper & fiber), OSPF, VLAN Trunking, VLANs, and switching configuration.
• Functional experience with LAN operations and implementation utilizing Cisco switches.
• Cisco WLAN devices/products (i.e., AireOS, 9800's, etc.)

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(Desired)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Experience with automation technologies and scripting
• Relevant work experience with medium to large companies
• Must have knowledge of configuration commands, software, and hardware components related to WLAN

Soft Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with 8+years experience

Travel: None