Wireless Network Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer specializing in Wireless networking to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in wireless technologies, RF design, security, troubleshooting, and optimization across large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Wireless Network Design & Architecture Design and deploy enterprise wireless networks (campus, branch, and large-scale environments).
• Conduct RF planning, site surveys, and capacity analysis using tools like Ekahau, AirMagnet, and similar.
• Define wireless architecture standards, best practices, and design frameworks.

Wireless Implementation

• Configure and manage wireless controllers and access points (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Ruckus, etc.).
• Implement SSIDs, VLAN mappings, mobility groups, and roaming configurations.
• Ensure high availability and seamless roaming across wireless environments.

Wireless Security

• Design and implement secure wireless solutions (WPA3, 802.1X, EAP protocols).
• Integrate wireless networks with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).
• Monitor for rogue APs, unauthorized access, and wireless threats.

RF Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Analyse RF performance, interference, coverage gaps, and client experience.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless issues such as latency, packet loss, roaming delays.
• Perform spectrum analysis and continuous optimization. Monitoring & Performance Management
• Use monitoring tools (Cisco Meraki/Prime/DNA Center, Aruba Central/AirWave, Mist Cloud) to track performance.
• Implement QoS policies for voice/video over Wi-Fi.
• Drive improvements in user experience and network reliability.

Cloud & Modern Wireless

• Work with cloud-managed wireless platforms (Meraki, Mist, Aruba Central).
• Support hybrid integration with enterprise and cloud networks.
• Stay updated on Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 technologies.
• Automation & Innovation (added advantage)
• Develop automation scripts and workflows for wireless provisioning and monitoring.
• Leverage APIs and tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for configuration management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Incident & Change Management

• Provide L3/L4 support for major wireless incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem management.
• Support change implementation with risk assessment and rollback planning.
• Documentation & Governance
• Maintain detailed documentation (designs, runbooks, SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance policies.
• Support audits and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in networking, with strong focus on wireless.
• Hands-on expertise with: -Enterprise wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus) -RF fundamentals (channel planning, power levels, interference mitigation) -Wireless protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) Strong knowledge of: -TCP/IP networking and network integration (R&S fundamentals) -Authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, EAP) -High-density wireless design

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Wireless Network Specialist Profile with enterprise Wi-Fi design, implementation, and RF expertis
• Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 3+ years of experience in networking, with a strong focus on wireless (enterprise Wi-Fi design, implementation, and RF).
• Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands-on experience designing and deploying enterprise wireless networks (campus, branch, large-scale), including RF planning, site surveys, and capacity analysis using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet.
• Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience providing L3/L4 support for major wireless incidents, with root-cause analysis and problem management.
• Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have hands-on expertise with enterprise wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus) — configuring controllers, access points, SSIDs, VLAN mappings, mobility groups, and roaming
• Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must have strong RF fundamentals (channel planning, power levels, interference mitigation), high-density design, and hands-on experience with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7).
• Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Must have strong TCP/IP networking / R&S fundamentals and knowledge of authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, EAP) and secure wireless (WPA3)
• Mandatory (Tech skill 4): Must have RF optimization and troubleshooting experience — interference, coverage gaps, latency, packet loss, roaming delays, and spectrum analysis.
• Mandatory (Tech skill 5): Must have hands-on experience planning and executing Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 upgrades and migrations, including the key design and hardware considerations involved
• Mandatory (Education): Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Preferred (Certifications): CWNA / CWNP / CWAP / CWDP, CCNP Enterprise (Wireless) / CCIE Enterprise Wireless, or Aruba ACMP / ACP-CA
• Preferred (Adjacent): NAC (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass); monitoring tools (Meraki/Prime/DNA Center, Aruba Central/AirWave, Mist Cloud); automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform); SD-Access, BLE/IoT, QoS for voice/video.

Pay: From ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Your Current CTC and Your Notice Period

Experience:

• Total: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person