Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) Wireless Engineer

Description

• Maintain a database of all provisioned access point and controllers
• Manage/administer all equipment BITI Wireless assets as identified by the BITI Asset Managers and covered underneath the BITI HW/SW list. In accordance with the BITI Wireless ATO.
• Maintain operational readiness in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and applying mitigation strategies.
• To assist BITI in conducting various compliance inspections as required (e.g. CORA (CCRI), Scope Edge, NETLAW)
• Create / respond to tickets associated with down devices and client access issues. Work with local Com Squadron personnel to troubleshoot physical and logical connectivity i.e. Layer 1, 2 and 3 connectivity issues, Active Directory and certificate authentication issues and Dynamic Host configuration Protocol
• Author processes for configuring and managing BITI Wireless devices
• Provide users with guidance to properly configure client devices ensuring successful network connectivity
• Perform and assist with emergency restoration at remote sites
• Block or permit access as required for interfering access points as identified by base NCCs
• Coordinate and direct network changes and troubleshooting to support fixed wired infrastructure components
• Act as a liaison between the BITI Program Office and NOSC
• Block network connectivity and remove rogue Access Points (APs) as identified by base NCCs
• Electronically provision new access points and verify network connectivity
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and industry security standards.
• Provide report tickets resolved and their resolution. Allowing for tracking of common reasons for outages.
• Work closely with OEM network engineers to isolate operational issues and identify corrective actions
• Support AF BITI Wireless users with system configuration management, software/hardware upgrades and troubleshooting of connectivity issues as a Tier 3 resource
• Manage current heat maps in Airwave Management System to include addition of new APs and floor plans

Requirements

• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and technical personnel.
• Experience supporting DoD Information Network, AFIN or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Three (3) years’ experience in administration of Juniper & Pulse Secure Network Access Controllers (NAC)
• Electronically re-provision replaced or relocated access points and verifies network connectivity
• Familiarity with U.S. DoD & U.S. Air Force procedures and the Air Force Information Network (AFIN).
• A valid and current SECRET (or higher) security clearance.
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA)
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) or equivalent, with experience in Routers, Switches, and Network Fabric
• A degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience or a total of at least ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of network and systems infrastructure.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-critical environment.
• Excellent leader with experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.
• Information Assurance (IA) Technician (IAT) Level II Certification
• Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP)
• Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance