Description

Description

A Wireless Network Reliability Engineer, you'll solve, design, and implement wireless infrastructure across Apple Retail Stores, working with IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption protocols, 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS, handling multi-vendor solutions. As a Tier 3 escalation point your role involves addressing complex networking challenges, collaborating with vendors, and partnering with Engineering and Architecture to evaluate new technologies. The role requires deep technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise in wireless solutions, including IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS
• Experienced in high-density wireless network deployments
• Familiar with wireless technologies from Cisco, Aruba (Wireless Controller, AOS10, IAP, Airwave, ClearPass), Mist Wireless, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ISE, AirOS, IOS-XE, Cisco DNAC, and Splunk
• Proficient with wireless tools such as Spectrum Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, RF Planning tools, and Site Survey Tools
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), routing, and switching
• Knowledgeable in wireless client chipset/driver and RF engineering with consideration of regional frequency and power regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience with wireless solutions and wireless network infrastructure
• Proficiency in automation, tooling, and scripting, with preferred expertise in Ansible and Python
• CCIE certification or equivalent credentials in Wireless technologies
• Willingness to participate in scheduled off-hour on-call support several weeks per year, with flexibility to handle change requests outside of standard business hours.

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