Wireless Network Consulting Engineer (WE)

Job Summary: The WE is responsible for design, deployment, validation, and support of enterprise wireless network solutions for Project Helium. This role utilizes Cisco wireless technologies and site survey tools to support large-scale network migrations while ensuring deployment quality, operational performance, and adherence to project standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center to design, automate, and manage enterprise wireless infrastructure, including Cisco 9800 WLCs and 9000 Series access points.
• Support and decommissioning of legacy Aruba wireless environments.
• Establish relationships with customer stakeholders to support project execution and successful business outcomes.
• Create and peer review predictive wireless site surveys using Ekahau and support next-generation 6GHz wireless deployments utilizing RTLS.
• Develop and maintain change controls, implementation plans (HLDs/LLDs), and other project documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Import and manage Ekahau survey data within Cisco Catalyst Center for network hierarchy and device mapping.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support equipment installation and deployment activities.
• Implement network changes using approved MOPs and support configuration, connectivity, testing, cutover, and user acceptance activities.
• Provide operational support for complex network deployments, including resolution of connectivity, authentication, interference, and coverage issues.
• Participate in multiple concurrent projects using Jira while contributing to project delivery, requirements development, knowledge sharing, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Cisco wireless technologies, including Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco 9800 WLAN Controllers, and enterprise access point deployments.
• Experience performing wireless site surveys and validation using Ekahau.
• Knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, troubleshooting, and enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP).
• Experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), wireless authentication, and network management platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile project environments, change management processes, and tools such as Jira.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, time-management, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Level 3: 3+ years of experience in wireless network deployment, configuration, support, and consulting within enterprise environments
• Level 4: 5+ years of experience in wireless network deployment, configuration, support, and consulting within enterprise environments

Optional (but Preferred) Certifications:

• CCNP Wireless

• CCIE Enterprise Wireless

• CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional)

• CWNE (Certified Wireless Network Expert)

• Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist

• Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or equivalent