Wireless Network Architect

Lead Wireless Network Engineer Washington, DC 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Full TimeJob DescriptionsArchitect, supervise and manage the Wi-Fi infrastructure spanning 80 worldwide office locations Creates architecture documentation, maintains the project planning process and drives deliverablesSupport Network Access Control (NAC) software that manages our policy enforcement, device profiles and guess access managementMonitor Wi-Fi networks proactively, identify and resolve performance issues, and implement preventive measuresUtilize wireless network planning and survey tools such as Ekahau and AirMagnet to conduct comprehensive site surveys. Analyze wireless coverage, identify potential interference sources, and recommend optimal placement of access pointsTriage tickets related to Wi-Fi connectivity concerns, perform root cause analysis, iterate processes to prevent future issuesManage software & firmware updates to utilize the latest feature sets and to remediate security concernsProvide technical expertise and guidance to other team members and network engineersStay updated with emerging Wi-Fi technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.Work with various technologies including, but not limited to:Firewall technologies including – CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Cisco Cisco switches Catalyst 9300, 9400, 2960 SSL VPN solutions – Junos, Ivanti Pulse Secure, CheckPointSD-WAN platforms such as Palo AltoMonitoring platforms including LogicMonitor, PRTG, zScaler ZDX, Aruba UXI and ThousandEyes Basic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college.  4+ years supporting enterprise Wi-Fi over LAN and WAN environments Hands on experience with wireless survey tools and Wi-Fi design toolsExperience installing, configuring, troubleshooting Cisco network devicesIn depth knowledge of radio frequencies and Wi-Fi spectrums and optimizations Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching)Strong written and verbal communication, including writing procedural documentsPreferred Qualifications And Skills3+ years configuring and operating a NAC such as Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, Forescout ContactACT, etcHands on experience with Aruba Airwave management system Experience in network protocol analyzers/sniffersDemonstrated experience enhancing monitoring tools like Solarwinds, PRTG or LogicMonitor Knowledge of networking technologies to include TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP, PPP, NAT, QoS, ACLs, MSCHAPv2, PAP, 802.1x, EAP-TLS Experience with Next Generation firewalls Industry certifications such as Aruba (ACMP, ACX), CWNP (CWNA, CWSP, CWDP) or Cisco (CCNA, CCNP Wireless) are a plusCertificate Management: Deploying certificate-based authentication including issuance, distribution, and revocation. What’s in it for YouWhen you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.  We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Life, legal, and supplementary insurance Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family Commuter and parking benefits 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions Employee stock purchase plan Paid time off Tuition reimbursement On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classesAccess to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.