Wireless Access Point (WLAN) SME

Job description

Position Description:

Job Title: Wireless Access Point

Position: Senior Systems Engineer

Experience: 7 to 11 Years

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Position ID: J0623-0571

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

Experience 7 - 11 Years

Detailed Job Description
• Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN standards and industry best practices.
• · Excellent understanding of Cisco and Aruba wireless infrastructure and architecture. Good hands-on experience with Wireless LAN controller and AP troubleshooting as well as with the WLC IOS Code upgrade.
• · Hands on Experience on Cisco WLC models like 9800, 8500, 5520, 5508, 2504, 5508 with HA SSO and all models of Cisco APs including wave 2 and next generation 9100 series APs.
• · Deploy and configure WLC in HA mode and test / validate / document HA capabilities • · Must have experience on next generation wireless solutions IOS-XE (9800 WLC and 9100 AP).
• · Experience on 802.1x Authentication protocols WPA2-Enterprise, Web portal authentication, Role based access control.
• · Solid knowledge and recent experience with current and upcoming wireless RF standards on Wi-Fi, 802.11g/n/ac/ax. Extensive knowledge of security protocols and authentication (Wi-Fi Protected Access [WPA2], Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security [EAP-TLS], 802.1x, Authentication, Authorization, Accounting [AAA]) and Multi-Factor Authentication.
• · Level 3 skills and knowledge on wireless protocols, traffic flow, end to end wireless network topology, encryption, and roaming architecture.
• Excellent Network troubleshooting skills and must be able to quickly identify and resolve network related issues in smallest possible time.
• · Fundamental knowledge of switching / routing protocols and authentication.
• Experience with Cisco Prime, DNAC a plus.
• · Hands on knowledge and understanding of Cisco ISE or Aruba Wireless infrastructure will be added advantage. • Able to handle all L3 level escalations
• Perform physical restoration of device and configurations • Interact with the client on a day-to-day basis and understand changes in the process
• Upgrade IOS and patches as per schedule.
• Handles all changes as per the change management process.
• Work on complex problem tickets and trend analysis to resolve repeated wireless issues.
Certifications - CCNP (Wireless) , ACMA,ClearPass, ISE
Must-Have Skills:
Cisco WLAN Controllers -9800, 8500, 55xx series , Aruba Central , Aruba Controllers - 7xxx series
802.11a/b/g/n/ac ,802.11g/n/ac/ax ,WPA2,EAP-TLS ,802.1X
Cisco Prime, ISE, ClearPass,DNAC

Good-to-Have Skills:
RF Planning ,Survey, Ekahau or similar tools
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Company Profile:
At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Skills:

·  Change Management
·  Incident Management
·  Network Administration
·  Problem Management
·  Wireless LAN

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