Senior Network Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Engineering
Wireless / 5G, Systems Engineer -
IT/Tech
Wireless / 5G, Systems Engineer
Role Summary
The Senior Wireless Network Engineer is responsible for designing implementing managing optimizing and supporting enterprise wireless infrastructure across branches clinics offices healthcare and high-density environments The role focuses on delivering highly available secure and high-performance Wi‑Fi networks through RF planning wireless design predictive surveys site surveys controller administration and advanced troubleshooting The ideal candidate should possess extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers across multiple generations Cisco Catalyst Center Cisco Prime Infrastructure enterprise Access Points RF optimization wireless security guest access large‑scale wireless deployments and Network Access Control NAC
Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure ManagementDesign implement configure and maintain enterprise LAN WAN WLAN NACConfigure and support Cisco Catalyst Perform wireless network capacity planning and optimization Support enterprise switching infrastructure Maintain network documentation topology diagrams and configuration standards Participate in datacenter network implementations and migrations
Enterprise Wireless InfrastructureDesign and implement enterprise Wi‑Fi solutions for indoor and outdoor environments Deploy configure and maintain Cisco wireless infrastructure Configure and manage enterprise Wireless LAN Controllers WLC Install configure and troubleshoot Cisco Access Points Plan wireless expansion projects and technology refresh initiatives Support campus branches including Hospitals Health Centers and office wireless deployments Maintain wireless documentation RF maps topology diagrams and standards
Cisco Wireless ControllersConfigure administer upgrade and troubleshoot Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers including Cisco AireOS Controllers Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series C9800-L C9800-40 C9800-80
Embedded Wireless Controller EWC Cisco Mobility Express Configure HA SSO deployments Configure Mobility Groups and mobility roaming Perform controller software upgrades and migrations Support migration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 platforms
Perform Predictive RF Design using Ekahau AI Pro Conduct Passive Site Surveys Conduct Active Site Surveys Perform Validation Surveys Conduct Wireless Health Assessments Analyze RF coverage and capacity Optimize channel planning and power levels Design high-density wireless environments Perform spectrum analysis and interference mitigation Design 2 4 GHz 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi‑Fi 6E deployments Optimize wireless performance based on client density and application requirements
Wireless Planning amp OptimizationRF planning for new facilities Wireless capacity planning Roaming optimization Client load balancing Coverage optimization High Availability wireless design Wireless performance tuning Wireless QoS implementation Multicast optimization Fast Secure Roaming 802 11r Band Steering Client Steering Clean Air optimization
Wireless SecurityConfigure WPA2 WPA3 Enterprise Configure 802 1X authentication Integrate Cisco ISE for secure network access Configure RADIUS and TACACS authentication Deploy Guest Wireless Portal solutions Configure BYOD onboarding
Educational QualificationsBachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology Computer Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related field
Preferred CertificationsCisco CCNP Enterprise Wireless Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Preferred CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer ECSE
Experience Requirements5 years of hands‑on enterprise wireless networking experience Extensive experience managing Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers across multiple platforms Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9800 migrations from AireOS Experience performing enterprise wireless site surveys and RF planning Experience designing high-density wireless environments Strong knowledge of wireless security and Cisco ISE or Aruba Clear Pass integration Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise wireless deployments with thousands of Access Points Experience working in healthcare airports universities hospitality banking…
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