Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Wireless RF/WIDS SME I will be a critical member of a collaborative team to provide engineering design, testing, and implementation support for an Aruba secure wireless and Wireless Intrusion Detection (WIDS) infrastructure within a DoD environment. This person must have extensive experience with the implementation and troubleshooting of enterprise level Aruba wireless and WIDS solutions as well as familiarity with other vendors including Cisco and Palo Alto. The Wireless RF/WIDS SME I will work closely with other engineering resources to plan, coordinate, and execute the installation and configuration of the Aruba Wireless/WIDS solution. Once implementation is complete, they will remain onsite to provide ongoing monitoring, tuning and Tier III operational support for the wireless and WIDS infrastructure. The successful candidate must possess DoD Top Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities
 

• Design, planning, coordination, and installation of Aruba wireless and WIDS infrastructure within a DoD environment.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Aruba wireless infrastructure including Mobility Conductors, Mobility Controllers, Access Points (AP’s), Airwave and WIDS
• Configuration and troubleshooting of WIDS and Airwave monitoring and management application along with integration of infrastructure with existing SIEM systems
• Integration of Aruba wireless infrastructure with Cisco ISE
• Create and/or update detailed documents and diagrams including As-built Documents, IA/ATO documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ongoing monitoring and tuning of WIDS
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and application issues.
• Work both within a team and individually with minimal supervision.
• Provide ongoing operational training and Tier III support post implementation
   

Required Qualifications
 

• Minimum Top Secret Clearance
• Minimum 4-year college degree, Masters degree preferred but not required
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network design and implementation.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise wireless and WIDS environments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the configuration and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network devices from Aruba as well as familiarity with other vendors including Cisco and Palo Alto
• Experience with Microsoft Office Application including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
• Experience with wired and/or wireless network design and implementation for DoD environments
• Familiarity with implementation of DISA STIGS for Aruba Wireless devices
• On-site position so must be located near Ft. Belvoir VA or willing to relocate at personal expense
• 8570 IAT II level certification, i.e. active Security + CE
   

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)

Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP)

Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)

Overview

We are seeking a Wireless RF/WIDS SME to provide support for our customer Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here .

Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES
 

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Regular daytime shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
• Amount of Travel: 10%
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

Active DoD TS Clearance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

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