Job#: 3030861 Job Description: IT - Network Engineer 3
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Wireless Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This individual will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise wireless networks. This role requires expertise in wireless technologies, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead initiatives in large-scale environments. The ideal candidate will work with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure availability, performance, and scalability of wireless services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise wireless networks (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
- Oversee and train a team of 6 engineers on wireless support.
- Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center to manage wireless infrastructure, perform assurance monitoring, and automate configuration.
- Troubleshoot wireless issues related to RF, authentication, roaming, and performance.
- Lead wireless projects, upgrades, and lifecycle refresh initiatives.
- Conduct site surveys.
- Provide technical leadership and documentation.
- Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to support business requirements.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5-7+ years of experience managing Cisco wireless infrastructure.
Technical Skills:- Experience with 9800 series wireless controllers.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
- Extensive experience with Routing and Switching.
- Knowledge of WLAN security and RF design principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco certifications such as CCNP or CCNA.
- Experience with Cisco Firepower.
- Experience with Cisco SDA networks.
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Knowledge of BGP routing.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay rate for this position is $50-55 per hour. This is a contract-to-hire role with a potential full-time conversion. Our organization offers a benefits package available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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