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Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission. Job Description We have an opening for a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to help with the maintenance, operations, and security of our enterprise wireless networks. You will be responsible for the design and architecture of LLNL's enterprise wireless networks, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of wireless hardware and supporting software. This position is in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services Division (EIS) within the Computing Directorate, in support of the Livermore IT Program (LivIT).This position will be filled at eitherSES.2 or SES.3 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.In this role you will- Provide advanced architecture, design, operations, and troubleshooting support for wireless network platforms, including controllers, access points, policy engines, and sensors.
- Independently evaluate, recommend, and implement networking solutions and equipment to meet enterprise and customer needs.
- Collaborate with management, customers, team members, and cyber security staff on solutions that will address the various directives and cyber security requirements to which we are subject.
- Provide advanced technical support, development, and maintenance of network configuration baselines, conforming to industry and cyber security standards.
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate wireless products and services.
- Thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment, with multiple competing priorities, while managing to maintain sound judgement and excellent customer service.
- Perform occasional work outside normal business hours to provide support for network operations and maintenance activities.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Design and deliver highly advanced, customized network access control solutions, in alignment with customer requirements, cyber security policies, and enterprise network strategies.
- Develop complex security, monitoring, and management solutions for program specific needs.
- Diagnose, resolve, and document highly complex wireless network problems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Extensive experience managing and designing an enterprise wireless network solution, such as Cisco Aironet or Aruba, on a large scale.
- In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies and standards, including 802.11 standards and CBRS.
- Broad experience with network admission control and authentication platforms such as Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager or Cisco Identity Services Engine, including 802.1x and Guest Portals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of network and service automation frameworks such as Python, Ansible, or other comparable platforms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with network routing and VLANs, such as OSPF or IS-IS and BGP, as well as working knowledge of overlay technologies such as MPLS, VXLAN, VPNs (IPSec and SSL), and GRE.
- Proficient interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to work independently and interact with customers and team members.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours to provide support for network operations and maintenance.
- Significant experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues using techniques such as packet captures and protocol analysis.
- Significant and demonstrated experience in Network Admission Control and authentication systems.
- Experience training and mentoring team members in wireless network architectures and design.
- Significant experience with Aruba Mobility systems, Aruba AirWave, ClearPass Policy Manager, and Wireless IDS.
- Relevant industry certifications, such as CWNA or CWNE, Aruba ACMA or ACMP, or Cisco CCNA or CCNP Wireless, or significant demonstrated industry experience.
- Included in 2022Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
- Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
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