Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$57-63.33 Hourly

up to $63.33/hr

Start Date:

Aug 3, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized enterprise, a leader in its industry, that connects millions of people worldwide through its innovative products and services. This organization is at the forefront of leveraging technology to drive its expansive global operations, from corporate campuses to vast distribution networks and retail environments. Joining this team means contributing to the foundational infrastructure that powers a truly global brand, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity across its diverse ecosystem.

Are you a highly experienced and impactful professional ready to make a significant difference in enterprise wireless infrastructure? This critical 12-month contract role offers an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic global technology team and be instrumental in shaping the future of connectivity. You will tackle complex challenges and lead initiatives that directly enhance user experience and operational efficiency across a vast, global footprint, directly influencing the productivity and innovation of a world-renowned organization.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will be a key player in maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing wireless networks. Your expertise will directly influence the productivity and innovation of a world-renowned organization, making your contributions highly visible and deeply valued within a small, expert team. This is your chance to significantly influence wireless strategy, performance, and innovation, driving technological advancements that impact millions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks across multiple sites.
• Architect and manage secure wireless solutions, including advanced authentication and access control mechanisms.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex wireless issues, encompassing RF performance and client connectivity challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive wireless site surveys (predictive and active) and strategically optimize network performance based on detailed findings.
• Deploy and leverage cutting-edge client monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve end-user experience issues before they impact operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable and robust wireless solutions.
• Drive standardization, meticulous documentation, and the adoption of best practices for wireless engineering throughout the organization.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of dedicated wireless network engineering experience within large-scale, enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in enterprise wireless technologies, particularly within leading industry platforms.
• Hands-on experience with network access control systems (e.g., RADIUS, AAA, policy management).
• Advanced knowledge of WiFi design and RF engineering principles, including proficiency in site surveys and performance optimization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with wireless analysis and monitoring tools to effectively troubleshoot and improve client performance.
• Solid understanding of core network fundamentals (switching, DHCP, DNS, security best practices).
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end, from initial concept development through successful deployment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

What Will Set You Apart

• Industry certifications in wireless networking (e.g., CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, or equivalent).
• Experience working in global, multi-site environments.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and vendor support processes.
• Background in high-density or consumer-facing environments.
• Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.