Network Wireless Engineer at Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Develop, configure and support 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, document and support wireless data network solutions including:
• 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.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
• 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

• 7+ years of experience analyzing requirements for, designing, delivering and supporting wired/wireless/data network functions/tools/processes in a large enterprise environment.
• 5+ years of 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 deep current experience in network infrastructure and network hardware including several of the following – Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and other wireless technology providers
• Deep understanding of communication networks, wireless technology, and embedded systems.
• Experience with development and testing of RF and wireless communication systems.
• Extensive 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.
• Understanding of pertinent frameworks, including ITIL, NIST and COBIT
• 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 Prime, NNMI, HPNA, SolarWinds, Aruba, Mist
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certification, required.
• Knowledge of traffic analysis and performance, and network capacity/tools experience