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Company Overview
XPECT Solutions, Inc. has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. 
Job Overview

XPECT Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Wireless Network Engineer on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency's highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.

The Wireless Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, develop, install, modify, and test networks, application programs and/or computer based systems. Translate systems/subsystems designs and detailed designs into fully functioning and architecturally compliant networks, applications, or computer-based systems. This position requires knowledge of servers, workstations, and other programmable systems such as controllers and handheld devices. The Wireless Engineer will provide advice on differing networking implementations and designs. Provide problem resolution, compliance testing and design recommendations.

They must have hands-on experience with inter networking equipment to include configuration, installation and/or troubleshooting. The engineer will work with senior technical and user staff in a support role on their projects.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing wireless solutions.
• Experience with various WLAN topologies, including indoor, outdoor, high-density, campus, mesh, remote, and industrial.
• Experience with WLAN survey tools to perform Active, Passive, and AP on a Stick surveys.
• Experience with Spectrum Analyzer tools
• Experience with AAA and identity-based access solutions for WLAN deployments
• Experience with wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems, including WIDS and WIPS
• Understanding of Cisco switching and ability to troubleshoot basic AP connectivity issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot wireless client devices Ability to perform monitoring of various WLAN technologies and topologies.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, with good communication (written and oral) and coordination skills.

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher
• Experience working on an Enterprise Network
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail

Benefits

Xpect Solutions, Inc. is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports employee diversity, and a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.

We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple - empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks of annual PTO
• 11 days of Holiday PTO
• Performance Awards
• Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $2,500/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)

Xpect Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. EOE/M/F/D/V
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