Network / Wireless Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On-site in Charlotte, NC

 

Our client is seeking a skilled Network / Wireless Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of enterprise wired, wireless, and cellular network infrastructure. The role will support network switches, wireless access points, network access control, mobile routers, monitoring platforms, and day-to-day network operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, vendors, and business units.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $40.00 to $43.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Support the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Work with Aruba Central, HPE GreenLake, Aruba network switches, Aruba access points, and Aruba ClearPass.
• Support mobile router technologies, including Sierra Wireless, Cradlepoint, or similar enterprise cellular router platforms.
• Monitor network and wireless performance, identify issues, and assist with timely resolution.
• Support network access control, device profiling, port profiling, port security, and related cybersecurity practices.
• Assist with incidents, service requests, change activities, site support, and project related tasks.
• Review network alerts, logs, and operational reports to identify service impacting issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, troubleshooting steps, site details, and completed work.
• Work with team members, vendors, and other technical groups to support network projects and daily operations.
• Travel to different work locations as needed to support switches, wireless access points, mobile routers, and site based troubleshooting.

Experience Requirements:

• Professional experience supporting enterprise network and wireless environments.
• Working knowledge of Aruba Central and HPE GreenLake.
• Working knowledge of Aruba switches and Aruba wireless access points.
• Working knowledge of Aruba ClearPass or similar network access control platforms.
• Working knowledge of mobile router technologies, including Sierra Wireless and Cradlepoint or similar platforms.
• Understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Understanding of VLANs, switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, wireless and cellular connectivity, and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for network access, device profiling, port profiling, port security, segmentation, and infrastructure protection.
• Ability to communicate clearly, document work accurately, and provide timely updates.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 3 years of professional IT experience. OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 5 years of professional IT experience.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.
• Preferred: Industry certifications such as Aruba, Cisco, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, wireless, networking, or cybersecurity.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on us.fitly.work , View phone number on us.fitly.work) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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