You will support the complete network equipment refresh effort, specifically migrating from Cisco 8540 to Cisco 9800 Wireless Controllers.
Responsibilities
- Set up wireless access points, VLANs, SSIDs, policies, and security settings.
- Implement advanced features including RF management, guest access, and seamless roaming.
- Diagnose and resolve wireless network issues like connectivity problems and performance degradation.
- Apply patches and software upgrades to maintain controller security and functionality.
- Document configurations, topologies, and troubleshooting steps.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco 9800 controllers deployment, configuration, and management.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco 8540 controllers deployment, configuration, and management.
- Expertise in wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi design and RF principles.
- Proficiency with networking protocols such as 802.11, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing.
- Experience configuring security protocols like WPA2/WPA3 and 802.1X.
- Familiarity with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
- Experience performing wireless site surveys and interference mitigation.