Senior Wireless Network Architect - Persistent Systems

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Architect to join our team in Fort Collins, CO.  As a Senior Wireless Network Architect, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Systems Integration Engineering team, working closely with the Program Management Office, Business Development leads, and Engineering to solve our customer’s most difficult mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) problems. You will serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert in the development of MANET architectures for the Sentinel ICBM system and be responsible for all technical aspects of Wave Relay® MANET solutions offered to our customers. You will also play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges to our engineering department, helping to shape future product development with your insight into customer challenges and market needs.  The Senior Wireless Network Architect will work from the Fort Collins, CO office. 

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers to architect, implement and support network solutions utilizing Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ in order to drive winning sales strategies to meet customer requirements 
• Support and facilitate the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network and communications equipment including, but not limited to, the Wave Relay® suite of products and third-party switches, routers, and UPS systems  
• Lead proactive, continuous improvement of existing network solutions  
• Design solutions to meet customer requirements, including RF antenna solutions, physical interfaces, and custom installations  
• Develop long-term customer relationships with project clients through managing and interpreting requirements  
• Provide project technical assistance, product education, and training  
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking systems  
• Respond to requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP)  
• Develop long-term customer relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements 
• Maintain expert knowledge of Persistent Systems products to develop and present unique solutions, and maintain knowledge of emerging trends in technology and online advertising 
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering on contractual deliverables 
• Provide guidance and requirements for customers including RF antenna solutions, physical interfaces and custom installation that meet customer requirements 

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience  
• 6+ years of experience in Wireless Network design and implementation 
• Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP), or similar certification or experience   
• Strong understanding of network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec. 
• Strong understanding of RF characteristics and RF engineering to include RF modeling 
• Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark, iPerf, CloudRF, etc. 
• Experience in conceptualizing, developing and presenting technical presentations to large groups of customers 
• Experience analyzing network applications for communications systems. (Familiar with network architecture and analyses) 
• Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time 
• Must have a US Security Clearance (Secret or Higher) 

  Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience  
• 10+ years of experience in Wireless Network design and implementation 
• Experience developing wireless network simulation environments (software and hardware in-the-loop simulation) 
• Certified Wireless Networking Expert (CWNE), or similar certification or experience 
• Experience with MANET or Wave Relay® technologies  
• Experience with configuration management  
• Familiar with Shortest Path Bridging (802.1aq) protocol and advanced switching configurations. 
• DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2 
• Familiarization with DoD systems and subsystems (e.g., weapons platforms, C2ISR platforms, SATCOM, IFF, RADAR, radios, data links, munitions) 

Total compensation for this role can vary from $160,000 to $200,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Eligible for sales incentive compensation plan.  Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.  

Company Overview

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.