Wireless Network Engineer (Mid-Career Level) - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Wireless Network Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14842514

Date Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Description: About the Role:

The Wireless Network Engineer's role is to plan, organize, and manage the wireless network for General Dynamics Land System (GDLS). This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the wireless networks at GDLS. The Wireless network engineer will also work with the rest of networks and infrastructure to support activities for expansion, refreshes, and redesigns of wireless infrastructure throughout the enterprise. Position is on-site and may require some (< 10%) travel. The ideal candidate will have deep experience of networking technologies such as wireless network routing, WPA3 Enterprise, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), 802.1x, and other security protocols.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Analyze current and upcoming business / application requirements and present wireless design solutions
• Provide recommendations for wireless standards
• Develop and deploy implementation scripts for the wireless design as well as maintenance
• Design changes and buildouts based on established infrastructure standards
• Document, internal review and deliver design
• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to advance wireless services and ensure capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration.
• Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with global colleagues and the leadership team.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
• Conduct site surveys of new and existing sites and develop suggestions and plans to improve wireless connectivity.

Position Requirements:

• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (or industry equivalent)
• 7 - 10 years' experience
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
• Familiarity with Cisco Wireless LAN Controller environments
• Experience with Network Access Control, 802.1x, Security Posture and Profiling
• Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel required (< 10%).
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Occasional inspection of cables in floors, closets and ceilings.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers and peripherals.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

The Wireless Network Engineer's role is to plan, organize, and manage the wireless network for General Dynamics Land System (GDLS). This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the wireless networks at GDLS. The Wireless network engineer will also work with the rest of networks and infrastructure to support activities for expansion, refreshes, and redesigns of wireless infrastructure throughout the enterprise. Position is on-site and may require some (< 10%) travel. The ideal candidate will have deep experience of networking technologies such as wireless network routing, WPA3 Enterprise, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), 802.1x, and other security protocols.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Analyze current and upcoming business / application requirements and present wireless design solutions
• Provide recommendations for wireless standards
• Develop and deploy implementation scripts for the wireless design as well as maintenance
• Design changes and buildouts based on established infrastructure standards
• Document, internal review and deliver design
• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to advance wireless services and ensure capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration.
• Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with global colleagues and the leadership team.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
• Conduct site surveys of new and existing sites and develop suggestions and plans to improve wireless connectivity.

Position Requirements:

• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (or industry equivalent)
• 7 - 10 years' experience
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
• Familiarity with Cisco Wireless LAN Controller environments
• Experience with Network Access Control, 802.1x, Security Posture and Profiling
• Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel required (< 10%).
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Occasional inspection of cables in floors, closets and ceilings.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers and peripherals.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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