Wireless Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Wireless Network SME to lead the design, architecture, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise wireless infrastructure across global campuses and mission-critical environments.

This role will serve as the technical authority for wireless technologies, partnering with Network Engineering, NOC, and SRE teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, and secure wireless connectivity supporting engineering, research, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end wireless network architecture and design for global campuses, labs, and enterprise environments
• Design high-density Wi-Fi deployments (WiFi 6/6E/7)
• Conduct predictive and post-deployment RF site surveys
• Develop global standards for wireless deployment, configuration, and performance optimization
• Evaluate and implement emerging wireless technologies (e.g., Private 5G, CBRS)

Engineering & Optimization

• Perform RF planning, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation
• Optimize wireless performance for high-density user and device environments
• Develop capacity planning models and scalability strategies
• Implement wireless QoS strategies to support latency-sensitive applications

Operations & Escalation

• Act as L3/L4 escalation point for complex wireless incidents
• Partner with NOC teams to define monitoring standards and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Network SRE teams on automation, telemetry, and reliability improvements
• Define wireless SLAs and performance metrics

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure wireless authentication frameworks (802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS, NAC integration)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards
• Support network segmentation and zero-trust initiatives

Documentation & Governance

• Develop and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation
• Drive vendor evaluations and technical RFP processes
• Establish global wireless design and deployment standards

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise wireless networking
• Deep expertise in WiFi 6 / 6E (WiFi 7 preferred)
• Strong RF design and spectrum analysis experience
• Experience supporting large-scale, global enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of 802.11 standards, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, and NAC solutions
• Experience conducting and interpreting RF site surveys (Ekahau or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• CWNP certifications (CWNE, CWDP, CWAP)
• Experience with Private 5G or CBRS
• Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible, APIs)