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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 1 day ago

Senior Wifi Engineer

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking a Senior Wi-Fi Engineer to join their Technology Department. This role involves designing, configuring, deploying, and supporting secure wireless networks across government-owned facilities while ensuring compliance and high performance in a regulated environment.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Antara Mukherjee- ACIR,CIR,CDR,CSSR,CSMR

Responsibilities

Wireless Design & Planning : Design and optimize internal and external enterprise-grade wireless networks using specialized planning software, ensuring seamless accommodation of various Wi-Fi applications including voice, video, and location-based services

Site Surveys : Conduct passive and active on-site RF surveys with Ekahau Pro, analyzing results to strategically guide access point placement for optimal coverage, capacity, and fault tolerance across diverse environments

Hardware Deployment : Configure and manage diverse Cisco wireless hardware, including 3700, 3800, and 9100 series access points, along with 5520 and 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), supporting both legacy and next-generation wireless standards (802.11ac through 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6E)

Security & Authentication : Implement and enforce secure wireless access policies via Cisco ISE, encompassing 802.1X, certificate-based onboarding, and guest Wi-Fi segmentation

Network Monitoring & Management : Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) for comprehensive centralized monitoring, configuration management, and assurance reporting

Performance Optimization : Continuously monitor key wireless performance indicators (KPIs) and actively tune RF parameters, including power levels, channel plans, and band steering, to effectively reduce co-channel interference and maximize client performance

Incident Response & Troubleshooting : Serve as the lead operational escalation point for complex wireless issues, performing packet captures, spectrum surveys, and log analysis, and coordinating root cause analysis for service disruptions

Documentation & Compliance : Ensure compliance through thorough documentation, including wireless heatmaps, configuration standards, change records, and security checklists

Project Support : Provide operational support for the wireless components of infrastructure modernization projects, Wi-Fi expansion initiatives, and building renovations requiring RF impact assessments

Mentorship & Governance : Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to setting wireless standards and best practices across the agency

Qualification

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers802.11 wireless survey9800 series WLCsRF principlesWireless security protocolsEkahau ProCisco Identity Service EngineAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience configuring Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs), preferably within a public sector or highly regulated environment

Minimum 3 years of 802.11 wireless survey, design and troubleshooting experience using industry leading tools such as Ekahau + sidekick or AirMagnet

Minimum 3 years of experience configuring 9800 series wireless LAN controllers

Deep understanding of RF principles, IEEE 802.11 protocols, roaming behaviors, and WLAN QoS

Experience designing fault tolerant wireless networks for data, video and voice

Thorough knowledge of wireless security protocols and practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership and external vendors

Understanding of Cisco routing and switching technologies, principles and protocols

Must have obtained one or more of the following industry certifications: CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, Ekahau ECSE, Cisco ENWLSI, or CCNP Enterprise (with Wireless focus)

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to any of the Port Authority locations

Preferred

Ability to interpret spectrum analysis signatures, diagnose and address interference issues, and optimize wireless environments to meet SLA targets

Working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) for comprehensive wireless visibility and assurance

Familiar with the operation and application of various atypical antenna types, such as high-gain omni-directional bridging, patch, Yagi and sector

Experience deploying and supporting wireless bridging and MESH topologies

Thorough understanding of wireless rogue detection and mitigation techniques

Experience designing and supporting wireless guest networks using mobility anchors

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to wireless services

Hands-on experience configuring Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) for RADIUS authentication

Experience with the SolarWinds network performance monitoring suite

Project management experience

Able to work on a ladder five feet off the ground

Cisco Routing and Switching certifications: CCNA, CCNP

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Company

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Glassdoor4.1

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.

Founded in 1921

5001-10000 employees