Job Description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Wireless Network Engineers in a Wireless LAN environment, create drawings, and perform installations and ongoing maintenance in support of the customers' networking requirements. Their role is to provide technical support for customer and/or internal wireless LAN network operations, maintenance and security implementations. Wireless Engineers will work closely with USARCC-SWA, Network Operations Team (NETOPS), Network Engineers and other vendors to provide strategies around security, authentication, controller redundancy, and load balancing. They will mainly use Aruba Networks 802.11 wireless access points using technologies such as: IEEE802.11ac, multi-user MIMO, IEEE802.11r fast roaming, wireless IDS/IPS, location services, spectrum intelligence, Aruba's Adaptive Radio Resource Management (ARM) and optimizations for high-density video streaming applications. This position reports to the Site Manager. Program: OMDAC-SWACA

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

+ Operates and maintains (O&M) the Aruba ClearPass Policy Server and the Aruba AirWave Wireless Intrusion Detection System.

+ Deploys, troubleshoots, and maintains a large-scale wireless LAN and remote network solution.

+ Implement user policies, troubleshoot, and maintain the entire Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) infrastructure.

+ Provides recommendations for network architecture and optimization for wireless and mobility technology.

+ Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the maintenance, planning, assessment, and application of the wireless network architecture when required.

+ Provides escalation support for wireless infrastructure, to include providing recommendations and identifying and tracking necessary corrective actions to ensure optimal wireless network performance.

+ Executes Proof of Concept, Proof of Technology, and Pilot activities in support of rationalizing technologies that provide value to the Government.

+ Facilitates a migration path toward an Aruba wireless architecture.

+ Assists with designing and deploying next generation wireless functionality with ClearPass Policy Manager Platform for authentication, bring your own device (BYOD) onboarding, and security roles in conjunction with controller firewall security enforcement.

+ Serves as a technical resource for the Network Operations Team to provide solutions to complex hardware and software issues.

+ With prior approval from the COR, provides training to Network Operations staff members.

+ Complies with Army Best Business Practices (BBP): 09-EC-M-0010 Wireless Security Standards, Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Wireless Security Guidance and National Security Agency (NSA) VLAN and wireless requirements.

+ Provides technical support for multi-vendor wireless LAN technologies, including root cause analysis and permanent resolution.

+ Validates RF link performance, quality and reliability.

+ Uses measuring and diagnostic tools such as wireless packet captures, AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer, AirMagnet spectrum analyzer, and AirWave Management System to aid in the troubleshooting process and problem resolution efforts.

+ Establishes documentation standards and practices for wireless LAN networks.

+ Create manuals and support documentation.

+ Processes requests from internal ticketing systems.

+ Provides support for compliance initiatives i.e. CCRI.

+ Monitors network equipment.

+ Responds to inquiries regarding data and computer security, policies, and procedures.

+ The work environment will be 95% indoors and 5% outdoors.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field is preferred.

+ This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:

+ IAT Level: IAT II

+ BASELINE:

+ Cisco: CCNA Security

+ Cisco: CCNP Security

+ CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner

+ CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst

+ CompTIA: Security+ ce

+ GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender

+ GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler: Certified Incident Handler

+ GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional

+ GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials

+ ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

+ ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional

+ ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner

+ REQUIRED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):

+ Hewlett Packard: ACCP: Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (Required of 1 employee per work center)

+ ADDITIONAL COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):

+ Cisco: CCIE: Enterprise Wireless

+ Cisco: CCNA

+ Cisco: CCNP: (Any)

+ CWNP: CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator

+ CWNP: CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional

+ Hewlett Packard: ACDP Certified Design Professional

+ Hewlett Packard: ACMP: Aruba Certified Mobility Professional

+ Hewlett Packard: ACMX: Aruba Certified Mobility Expert

+ Experience:

+ Three (3) years direct experience with enterprise level wireless LAN support and technologies in a multi-vendor environment (Brocade, Cisco and Aruba) is required.

+ The Wireless Network Engineer is required to be an expert in all functions of both IAT Level I and IAT Level II positions relating to DoD Wireless Networks.

+ The Wireless Network Engineer must be able to apply extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA field's concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of all enclave (NIPR, SIPR, etc.) systems.

+ Must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals for the enclave environment.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.