KTek Resourcing · 3 hours ago
Senior Network Consultant
Santa Clara, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKTek Resourcing is seeking a highly experienced Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design, operate, and continuously improve the enterprise wireless network infrastructure. This role focuses on automation-driven operations and continuous improvement to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of wireless services in a collaborative environment.
Health CareHuman ResourcesMedicalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Naman Chhabra
Responsibilities
Own the operational health, availability, and performance of the enterprise wireless infrastructure
Partner with architecture, tooling, and deployment teams to ensure new wireless solutions are production-ready, supportable, and aligned with operational standards
Drive and implement automation initiatives to reduce operational toil and improve efficiency
Monitor wireless network performance, identify trends and systemic issues, and lead reliability and scalability improvements
Enable and upskill network support teams to support the global wireless footprint effectively
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a timely manner
Identify opportunities for operational, architectural, and tooling improvements and work cross-functionally to deliver sustainable solutions
Participate in incident reviews and contribute to long-term operational improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of experience in wireless network engineering, enterprise network operations, or related roles
Strong understanding of wireless networking fundamentals and associated security components
Expert-level knowledge of IEEE 802.11ac and 802.11ax standards
Deep understanding of WPA/WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, EAP, and 802.1X authentication frameworks
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise WLAN controllers, with preference for Mist Wireless platforms
Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including site surveys, spectrum analysis, interference mitigation, and capacity planning
Experience creating and interpreting wireless heatmaps and optimizing wireless performance for high-density environments and events
Proven ability to tune wireless networks for scalability, resilience, and high availability
Strong expertise in TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, VPNs, and Layer-2 switching
Demonstrated experience operating large-scale enterprise networks in production environments
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash
Experience with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Nautobot/NetBox, and Netdisco
Working knowledge of Linux system fundamentals is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured, methodical approach
Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
CCIE Certification
Preferred
Experience implementing network automation using telemetry sources such as SNMP, Syslog, and synthetic monitoring
Hands-on exposure to wireless user-experience and synthetic monitoring tools such as UXI, Wyebot, or Signal7
Ability to debug, optimize, and maintain automation scripts and workflows
Experience with Mist Wireless, Cisco Wireless, and Mellanox / Cumulus Linux environments
Familiarity with WLAN security platforms such as Cisco ISE
Company
KTek Resourcing
KTek Resourcing is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in healthcare, oil, and gas human resources staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Kshitij Kukreja
Chief Executive Officer
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Esha Kukreja
President and Co-founder
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