Senior Wireless Engineer

Responsibilities: - Design and implement enterprise Wi-Fi solutions to support user mobility and reliable connectivity. - Plan and optimize WLAN architecture, including RF design, access point placement, controller configuration, and roaming performance. - Execute wireless upgrades and expansions with minimal operational disruption. - Validate wireless design and configuration changes through testing and post-implementation review. - Manage Cisco wireless components, including access points, wireless controllers, and management systems. - Configure and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support secure wireless access and mobility services. - Configure and manage Cisco Prime for wireless monitoring and lifecycle administration. - Maintain stable wireless platform operations through effective configuration and administration. - Perform day-to-day activities required to manage wireless services. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex wireless issues, including connectivity, authentication, performance, and roaming. - Support implementation and ongoing management of wireless services across environments. - Coordinate wireless operations with network and infrastructure teams to sustain service reliability. - Maintain wireless network documentation, including diagrams, configuration records, and standard procedures. - Record operational and engineering activities in approved ticketing and change-management systems. - Provide technical input for operational reporting and service reviews. - Support continuous improvement of wireless service delivery and support processes. Required Qualifications: - Citizenship/Work Authorization: Must meet contract requirements. - Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust (or higher if required). - Education: Bachelors in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering). - Experience: 8+ years of professional experience, including at least 7 years of related experience managing wireless networks. - Extensive experience in Wi-Fi design, troubleshooting, implementation, and management. - Hands-on experience configuring and administering Cisco Wi-Fi products, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). - Experience managing Cisco wireless infrastructure components, including access points, controllers, and management systems. - Certifications: Must possess CCNP Wireless (CCNP-Wireless) certification or an equivalent current Cisco wireless track certification. - Technical Skills: Enterprise Wi-Fi design, troubleshooting, optimization, and operational management; Cisco wireless LAN controllers, access points, and management platforms; Cisco ISE configuration; Cisco Prime mobility management.