Engineer (Union Position)

Title: Spectrum EngineerLocation Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)Duration: 6+ Month Contract to HireCompensation: $US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US The Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, configuration, implementation, testing and transition to steady state support of Infrastructure such as Wireless network, and network applications across the enterprise. Engineer will partner with peer engineering teams on best practices, process, standards, and configuration management. The Engineer evaluates vendor supplied hardware, components, and software packages for fit and performance and makes recommendations to IT management. The Engineer maintains technical documentation for the wireless and Spectrum network, systems, and network applications. The Engineer diagnoses, isolates and de-bugs hardware and software problems and performs problem resolution. Stay current on supported technologies through various training opportunities.Identify opportunities to enhance processes, procedures and policies relating to engineering function.Travel up to 20%Coach and mentor others.Participate in 24 x 7 on call rotation.Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.Candidate should be able to adapt to business and team demands, shifting directly and reprioritization as required.Availability to travel as needed to support the team and business directions at least 20%.Expertise with Cisco, Aruba, Cellular network engineeringAbility to perform capacity and resource planning, assess risks, and recommend, design, and implement plans for network systems.Ability to troubleshoot to identify and correct malfunctions and help solve multi-faceted problems.Working knowledge of network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniquesExperience in telecommunications and network engineering and with telecommunications, network hardware and software components that match the technologies within our client’s infrastructure landscape.Skillset / Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline).5+ years of hands-on experience working on various Cisco networking equipment/appliances to include Cisco ISR, ASR, Catalyst, Nexus, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNACProven experience as a Wireless Engineer or similar role.In-depth knowledge of wireless networking protocols (802.Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.Strong understanding of network design principles and best practices.CCNA Wireless, CWNA, CWSP) are a plus.Deep experience with design, implementation, configuration, tuning and optimization of technologies within our client’s landscape.Expert knowledge of WLAN architecture, specifically Cisco WLC and Aruba AVC Network WLAN solutions.In-depth understanding of TCP/IP networking, ports, protocols, and the OSI model.Extensive knowledge of WLAN and mobile networking concepts, platforms, management tools, and application of eachKnowledge of Radio Access Networks, 5G, public and private LTE, and emerging mobile networking technologiesExperience utilizing (RF) site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF Scanners and Wireshark packet capture softwareStrong knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols; 1w, OSPF, VRRP, VTP, STP, RSTP, Port securityStrong knowledge of network security including 802.1x, MAC Authentication, ACLs, RADIUS and Certificate of Authority (CA)Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF, WLAN, LAN and WAN issuesProficiency in Cisco ISE, DNA Center, Catalyst Center, IDS/IPS and other Cisco networking technologies.General: IOS layer, DHCP, DNS, TCP\IP, UDP, FTP, SFTP, ICMP,Routing: Wireless Technologies to include Aruba AVC, Airwave, Cisco Enterprise HA WLCFirewall/Security: Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, NAT, ACL's, Cisco ISE, DNAC, Fail over and Authentication technologiesProven problem-solving skills.Recommend software revisions for existing hardware and software as appropriate.Capability to understand our client’ application portfolio as well as how the different systems contribute to daily business operations.ITIL Foundation certified. 3 or more years of expert level experience in Infrastructure engineering as it relates to the hardware and software components that align to technologies supported by our clientStrong ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical diagrams and written procedures.Strong ability to arrange processes or data in order of patterns specific to policies, processes or system requirements.Strong ability to combine information or data to find relationships among seemingly unrelated events.ITIL Foundation certified.Physical Requirements Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stoopingMay require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay, 401(k)Retirement plan...and much more! Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. About this facility: