Network Wireless Engineer

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Support, configuration and deployment of wireless network devices and solutions to align with Corning’s technology standards and meet the connectivity needs of our businesses.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as wireless network subject matter expert, providing technical expertise, design skills, and expert operational support

• Develop, test, implement and document wireless network solutions

• Operational support of global corporate wireless network solutions • Providing technical requirements as part of overall network solutions design and development effort

• Creating, reviewing and/or vetting technical functional specifications and low-level network solutions design documentation, ensuring those are complete, correct and kept current

• Assisting with implementation of new solutions, or upgrades to existing solutions, including communications, preparation of documentation and training

• Maintaining and administering networks and related computing environments including software, hardware, and tools

• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.

• Participating in root cause analysis on incidents, helping to drive identification of preventative actions meant to ensure problems don’t recur, and delivering on the tasks within those actions

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience analyzing requirements for, designing, delivering and supporting wired/wireless/data network functions/tools/processes in a large enterprise environment.

• Experience supporting large, complex wireless networks, including work with wireless controllers, access points, wireless security functions, and performing/analyzing wireless surveys

• Experience working in both manufacturing and office environments

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have experience in network infrastructure and network hardware including several of the following – Cisco, Juniper Mist, and other wireless technology providers

• Must be proficient with wireless support tools such as: Ekahau, iBwave, 7Signal

• Deep understanding of communication networks, wireless technology, and embedded systems.

• Experience with development and testing of RF and wireless communication systems.

• Knowledge of wireless standards and protocols.

• Must have excellent technical analysis, problem solving, and business relationship skills.

• Must have good grasp on contemporary and emerging technologies/strategies and the application to enterprise.

• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.

• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.

• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.

• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.

• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills

• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools

• Successfully navigate within teams across multiple initiatives, spanning various lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures

• Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others

• Must be willing to be on call available for after-hours support and an on-call rotation as defined by the team for any of the position responsibilities listed above.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Cisco Wireless, Prime, Mist

• Network/Wireless certifications such as: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certification

• Knowledge of traffic analysis and performance, and network capacity/tools experience TRAVEL

• Up to 30% travel required, generally in North America. May occasionally travel outside NA