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Brooksource · 1 week ago

Wireless Network Engineer

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$50/hr - $55/hr

7+ years exp

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer for their Health Insurance client. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert across Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki wireless infrastructure, handling complex escalations, improving wireless performance, and guiding teams on best practices.

EmploymentHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sarah Ball

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical lead and SME for Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki wireless environments

Handle tier3/tier4 wireless network escalations, providing rapid analysis and remediation

Lead complex troubleshooting efforts, including RF design issues, roaming problems, controller failures, and authentication problems (802.1X, RADIUS, NAC)

Monitor wireless network performance, identify chronic issues, and deliver long-term solutions

Recommend improvements to coverage, capacity, security, and infrastructure standards

Oversee wireless controller upgrades, configuration changes, and architecture improvements

Ensure alignment with enterprise security, compliance, and change management processes

Communicate effectively with cross functional teams- including Infrastructure, Security, and Service Desk- to guide issue resolution

Engage directly with vendors (Cisco TAC, HPE/Aruba Support, Meraki Support) to drive escalated tickets to resolution

Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable updates for both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Maintain documentation of wireless configurations, architecture diagrams, and SOPs

Mentor junior engineers and provide knowledge transfer to operations teams

Contribute to the development of wireless design standards and best practices

Qualification

Cisco Wireless LAN ControllersAruba Mobility ControllersCisco MerakiRF fundamentalsWLAN design principles802.11 standardsAuthentication protocolsWireless toolsNetwork automationScriptingHealthcare experienceCommunicationMentoringDocumentation

Required

7+ years of experience supporting enterprise wireless environments

Deep expertise with:

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Catalyst, AireOS, Catalyst 9800

Aruba Mobility Controllers, ClearPass, AirWave / Central

Cisco Meraki wireless platforms and dashboard configuration

Strong understanding of:

RF fundamentals

WLAN design principles

802.11 standards

Authentication (WPA2/3Enterprise, 802.1X, RADIUS)

Hands-on experience with wireless tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet, NetScout, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for vendor conversations and internal team interactions

Preferred

Relevant certifications such as:

Cisco CCNP Enterprise Wireless

Aruba ACMP / ACCX

CWNA, CWDP, CWSP

Prior experience in healthcare or regulated enterprise environments

Experience with network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company

Brooksource

Glassdoor4.0

Brooksource is a single source for project and supplemental support through contract employment, contract-to-hire labor employment.

Founded in 2000

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.brooksource.com

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