Enterprise Wireless Engineer/ Wireless Network Architect (Wi-Fi 6E / 7)

Job Title: Enterprise Wireless Engineer/ Wireless Network Architect (Wi-Fi 6E / 7) Location: Columbus, OH Work Arrangement: Onsite Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Domain: Information Technology / Enterprise Networking Pay Rate: $50.00/hr W2 | $60.00/hr C2C Application Deadline: October 29, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED Primary (Must-Have): Wireless Network Strategy & Roadmapping Standards Assessment, Benchmarking & Governance Frameworks Technical Documentation (HLD/LLD, Reference Architectures) Secondary (Good to Have): Team Skills Uplift & Capability Building Wired/WAN Dependencies & Security Integration POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Wi‑Fi Design Architect with 12+ years of experience to lead the global enterprise wireless architecture and engineering strategy for the client. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Network Engineering and solve critical challenges related to technical debt, regional inconsistencies, and wireless estate optimization. You will define the target‑state wireless architecture, complete a comprehensive standards assessment, and drive team skills uplift to establish sustainable network governance. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Define target‑state wireless architecture covering RF design principles, WLAN topology, cloud/controller management models, and security integration on a daily basis. Conduct deep‑dive assessments of current‑state network architecture to identify technical debt, security risks, gaps, and regional variations. Recommend strategic technology directions, including Wi‑Fi 6E/7 adoption, vendor and platform lifecycle refreshes, and IoT/guest segmentation. Author robust architecture documentation, including High‑Level Design (HLD), Low‑Level Design (LLD), reference architectures, decision records, and Phase 2 standards assessment deliverables. Establish governance models for standards adoption and deliver structured skills uplift to help delivery teams build long‑term wireless engineering capabilities. BENEFITS Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacer Group