Wireless Architect - Orlando, FL

Our enterprise-level client in Orlando, FL, has an immediate need for a Wireless Architect.

Please see below for full details-

Job Notes:
--3-6+ month contract / extendable and likely to go perm with good performance.
--Drug & Background check required.
--Onsite in Orlando, FL


The Wireless Architect will be responsible for interfacing with customers and various internal teams in both virtual and on-site environments on a day-to-day basis. This individual must be customer focused and be able to thrive in a dynamic environment. He or she will report to the PDP Director and must deliver expert engineering knowledge, experience, and accountability to the team.
• Wireless Architecture level's design review
• Wireless Architecture liaison
• Wireless configuration development for use in automation

Responsibilities
• Subject matter expert on wireless technology focusing on Cisco and Aruba
• Review DRD (Design Requirements Documents)
• Bug review and Lab test for new code for wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, etc.)
• Work with Network teams and Automation teams on SD-WAN (Cisco DNA Center)
• Lab testing for new wireless designs and hardware technologies
• Lab testing for new software/firmware code levels and designs
• Work with Architecture teams to review various configuration standards
• Confirming every project request, complies to current operational requirements, MSBs, standards, design guides
• Review MSB, configuration standards and tech bulletins for various security platforms
• Manage all wireless related documentation
• Support project teams for all technical, design and configuration related issues
• Support Operations teams and Client teams
• Assist Audit teams in their duties as SME Liaison
Deliverables
• Technical support and advice for all Network teams in the account (including Project Delivery team, Operations team, Client and Project Management team)
• Recommend approval of various configuration standards and technical bulletins
• Provide recommendations, and publish MSB, configuration standards and tech bulletins for various security platforms
• Publish the software and hardware track sheets to Client teams
• Building scripts for wireless compliance testing
• Building configlets for baseline wireless implementations
• Provide Lab testing results for approval
• Provide advice, standards and other support document to Audit team to help answer technical questions, fill compliance gaps and any finding verifications.
• Provide technical guidance to the Automation team that would enable mass configuration changes, baseline reporting and support to the automation/operational teams
• Develop configuration templates to be delivered to the Client and Automation teams

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP network routing and switching
• Previous network and wireless infrastructure field experience with all of the following products: Cisco and Aruba.
• Working knowledge of Cisco DNA Center - SD-WAN
• Skills in MS Office and Visio
• Desire to consistently improve knowledge and competency levels of all areas of the job.
• Certified in Cisco CCNP Enterprise Wireless
• Knowledge of python, Ansible, jinja2 templets, Itential, and/or automation scripting tools


Why Choose Merge IT?
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka 'Big Name' - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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