Airport Network Engineer

This Network Engineer with wireless expertise is required to design, implement and support the Airport’s Wireless Network, which includes an outdoor Mesh. Participate in advanced Wi-Fi problem resolution and maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient wireless data communications network. Maintain standard documentation including operations manuals, procedural documents, and network diagrams. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing wireless network equipment, which includes installing, configuring, and maintaining it within a variety of parameters. This professional will also be knowledgeable about industry Wired and Wi-Fi standards and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in a network engineer role

• Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless

• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructures

• Experience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution

• Ability to set up and configure network devices such as access points

• Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking

• Cisco training and certifications

• CWNA training and certification a plus

• Evening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be required

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

• • 2 years' of specific professional work experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years' of directly related professional work.

Certifications

• Cisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNP, and ITIL highly desired
• Candidate must have current driver’s license.
• Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
• Candidate may be required to lift 40lbs and stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours including weekends or on-call rotation.

Non-Technical Skills

The applicant must be able to manage multiple projects and/or task concurrently. Must be a self-starter and be able to use own judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision. The candidate must also have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to work alone or within a team environment. Effective with department divisions and staff members serving as AIS Rep proving a liaison between assigned business unit. Applicants employed in this position will be required to work extra hours, as needed, and to be on-call for scheduled after-hour emergencies and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Organization Expectations:

The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or task; provide constructive input to achieve team goals; deliver and customer-focused, responsive services to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, "can-do" attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles. Support and assist with achieving the Strategic Objectives and Goals of the Department.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-26

• 

• City of Atlanta

Show more