AMI Wireless Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Bowler Pons is seeking a self‑motivated and highly detail‑oriented field engineer who will bring the very best in wireless engineering and design to our Department of Navy customer. The ideal candidate will be hired in either the Annapolis, MD or Norfolk, VA area.

• Hands‑on experience with the design, engineering, deployment and maintenance of Cisco wireless hardware and software (e.g. 9000x series)
• Hands‑on experience working in Cisco CLI
• Excellent knowledge in routing, switching, RADIUS, 802.1x, and CAPWAP protocols
• Working experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is required; knowledge of Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Prime is a plus
• Extensive experience with RF survey tools, wireless system design, and architecture is required
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi standard (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and RTLS is a plus
• Understanding of Cisco outdoor wireless antenna concepts to include gain, directionality, polarization and SIA
• Hardware installation best practices to mount, height, cabling, weatherproofing and orientation
• Sustain the Navy’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) field installation points
• Interface and coordinate as needed with the Navy’s AMI team to make sure the meters are fully operational and report back to their assigned systems
• Program, test, and troubleshoot the components of the AMI system to include EI smart meters, Cisco/other wireless radios, Cisco field switches and 2.4/5.8 GHz wireless antennas
• Terminate all necessary cabling to include Fiber and/or CAT5/6
• Inspect existing wireless radio, antenna and cabling infrastructure to ensure proper installation, deployment and sizing
• Perform onsite survey of installed systems, assess system operational status

• U.S. citizenship
• Department of War (DoW) SECRET (or higher) security clearance
• Associate’s degree or higher; at least five (5) years’ relevant working experience may be substituted for a degree
• Cisco
  
  Certifications:
  
  CCNA (minimum); CCNP Wireless (preferred)
• Security+ Certification
• Minimum of four (4) years’ proficiency in a systems/infrastructure engineering and/or technical infrastructure support role in LAN/WAN/WLAN administration
• LAN/WAN/WLAN/SDN technologies knowledge
• Other wireless technologies and mobile presence (e.g., Aruba) and Wireless (Wi‑Fi 2.5/5.8 GHz) experience
• Significant and successful experience designing various IT solutions and implementation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to multi‑task and manage several independent projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with the Navy’s AMI Metering Program
• Electric meter (socket type) programming/replacement

• Group dental and vision plans
• Employer‑paid health plans for employees
• 401K (traditional and Roth)
• Performance bonuses
• Profit sharing
• Home office allowance
• Paid time off (PTO) (further details will be shared upon passing the interview process)

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