Network Wireless Engineer

Network Wireless Engineer
Location is (New York)- Onsite

Key Skills to focus:
Aruba
ClearPass
Design and implementation of wireless network

Should have 15+ years of experience.

Job Description:-
Scope:

• Experienced US based (Down State New York) Specialist Wireless Network Engineer required for a programme of work within team which aims to modernize and enhance the US network infrastructure to improve reliability, security, and user experience. Key initiatives include replacing end-of-life network hardware, deploying enhanced Wi-Fi solutions, and provisioning high-speed internet connectivity services overlayed with SDWAN technology.
• The programme will also progress alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G solutions for disaster recovery and rapid deployment, while supporting facility expansion projects.
• Comprehensive wireless surveys and design work will be a significant part of this engagement, with ad-hoc travel required to the client sites to conduct physical Wi-Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau and/or Hamina tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and optimise enterprise wireless LAN solutions across office and industrial environments.
• Conduct wireless surveys (predictive & on-site), RF analysis and coverage optimisation.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex Wi-Fi issues, including authentication, interference and performance degradation.
• Create and update Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for Wi-Fi, NAC and related network services.
• Produce accurate Bill of Materials (BoM) for new deployments, refresh programmes and upgrade initiatives.
• Support Wi-Fi lifecycle management including hardware upgrades, software updates and capacity planning.
• Work with stakeholders across IT, operations and platform teams to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Contribute to standards, best practices, design documentation and knowledge sharing within the network engineering chapter.

Required Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise WLAN technologies (Cisco, Aruba).
• Must have : Strong Experience with Aruba ClearPass for 802.1X, RADIUS, profiling and role-based access

Deep understanding of:
o RF fundamentals (channel planning, power, interference mitigation) 802.11 standards including Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 WLAN authentication (EAP methods, RADIUS, role-based access) Enterprise controllers, cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms and policy engines
• Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Hamina etc.)
• Experience with Cradlepoint, or similar 5G cellular-enabled networking platforms
• Experience supporting large-scale Wi-Fi environments in complex organisations.
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass for 802.1X, RADIUS, profiling and role-based access
Ability to interpret network analytics, performance data and incident trends.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to travel ad-hoc to Client locations for onsite pre and post deployment Wi-Fi surveys

Desirable Certifications

• CWNP (CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, CWNE)
• Cisco Wireless (CCNP/CCIE Wireless)
• Aruba Expert (ACMP, ACDP, ACCX)