Network Automation & Wireless Solutions Engineer
- Remote with travel required (estimated 15-25%) for site surveys, installation oversight, and in-person meetings.
- Immediate 6-12 month contract
REQUIRED SKILLS
Engineering:
Cisco Crosswork & Automation (Required):
- Hands-on experience deploying and operationalizing Cisco Crosswork product family (NSO, CDG, Network Controller, Optimization Engine, Change Automation, Health Insights)
- Proficiency in Cisco NSO including service modeling and template development for automated provisioning
- Strong understanding of network automation concepts and API integrations
- Experience with Ansible for network automation, playbook development, and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Experience with telemetry collection and network analytics
Cisco Meraki (Required):
- Expertise in architecting and deploying Cisco Meraki solutions (MR, MS, MX product lines)
- Proficiency with Meraki Dashboard administration, template management, and API integrations
- Experience configuring SAML authentication and SSO integration for Meraki Dashboard access
- Experience with Meraki SD-WAN, Auto VPN, and security policy configuration
- Understanding of cloud-managed networking principles and best practices
Wireless & RF (Nice-to-Have):
- Experience with Ekahau Pro or equivalent tools for wireless site surveys and predictive design
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals, channel planning, and wireless troubleshooting
- Ability to conduct pre-deployment surveys and post-installation validation
General Networking:
- Strong foundation in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, VLANs, QoS)
- Understanding of network security principles and best practices
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments for platform deployment
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Willingness to travel to client sites for surveys, installations, and meetings as required
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset to work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams
DESCRIPTION
This project involves the design, implementation, and operationalization of advanced network automation and wireless infrastructure solutions across the enterprise. The initiative focuses on deploying Cisco Crosswork automation platforms and Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking to modernize network operations, enhance visibility, and streamline management. The engineer will drive automation adoption, architect wireless solutions, and ensure seamless integration of these platforms into existing environments. This role is remote with travel required for site surveys, installation oversight, and stakeholder meetings.
Project Scope:
Cisco Crosswork Platform Implementation:
Deploy and operationalize the Cisco Crosswork product family to enable network automation, orchestration, and assurance capabilities across the enterprise infrastructure.
Network Services Orchestrator (NSO):
Configure and maintain Cisco NSO for service orchestration and device lifecycle management. Develop and customize service models and device templates to automate provisioning and configuration management across multi-vendor environments.
Crosswork Data Gateway (CDG):
Install and configure CDG to collect telemetry, configuration, and operational data from network devices. Integrate CDG with Crosswork applications for real-time visibility and analytics.
Crosswork Network Controller & Optimization Engine:
Implement Crosswork Network Controller for intent-based networking and segment routing policies. Leverage the Optimization Engine for traffic engineering, bandwidth optimization, and path computation.
Crosswork Change Automation & Health Insights:
Deploy Change Automation for closed-loop network changes with pre/post validation. Configure Health Insights for KPI monitoring, anomaly detection, and proactive alerting.
Cisco Meraki Architecture & Deployment:
Design and architect Cisco Meraki cloud-managed solutions including MR (Wireless Access Points), MS (Switches), and MX (Security Appliances). Ensure proper network segmentation, security policies, and SD-WAN configurations through the Meraki Dashboard.
Meraki Dashboard Management:
Configure and manage the Meraki Dashboard for centralized visibility, monitoring, alerting, and policy enforcement. Establish organizational structures, network templates, and tagging strategies for scalable management.
Wireless Site Surveys & Design:
Conduct wireless site surveys to assess RF environments, identify coverage requirements, and validate AP placement. Develop predictive wireless designs and post-deployment validation reports.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:
Create comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, as-built configurations, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for all deployed solutions.
Integration & Automation:
Integrate Crosswork and Meraki platforms with existing monitoring, ticketing, and CMDB systems. Develop API-based automations and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($70-$90), during the contract period. Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.
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