Wireless Network Engineer (WIFI Solutions)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 9 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Access Control
Affinity Propagation
AirMagnet
CWNA
Capacity Management
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Cisco Wireless
Collaboration
DHCP
DNA
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Enterprise Networks
IEEE 802.11
IEEE 802.1X
LAN
Management
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Network
Network Security
Optimization
RADIUS
RF
Routing
Site Survey
Spectrum
Switches
TACACS+
VLAN
WAN
WLAN
WLC
WPA
Wireless Communication
Wireless Networking
Wireless Security

Job Details

Job Title: Wireless Network Engineer
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions, particularly high-density environments (stadiums, campuses, corporate floors, public spaces, etc.).
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Cisco Access Points, Cisco Prime, DNA Center, and related wireless infrastructure.
  • Perform wireless site surveys (active, passive, predictive) using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet.
  • Monitor wireless performance, conduct RF analysis, and ensure optimal throughput, roaming, and minimal interference.
  • Manage wireless security standards including 802.1X, WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, TACACS+, and segmentation policies.
  • Implement wireless capacity planning, channel planning, and AP placement strategies.
  • Resolve connectivity issues across the WLAN environment, analyzing logs, RF conditions, interference sources, and client behavior.
  • Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to support overall enterprise network initiatives.
  • Document network designs, configurations, test results, and optimization recommendations.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5 10+ years of experience as a Wireless Network Engineer in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong, hands-on expertise with Cisco wireless technologies, including WLCs, APs, DNA Center, and Prime Infrastructure.
  • Proven experience deploying and supporting high-density Wi-Fi networks.
  • Deep understanding of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, and wireless design best practices.
  • Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet) and RF troubleshooting tools (spectrum analyzers, packet capture).
  • Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN fundamentals, routing, switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and network security.
  • Certifications like CCNP Wireless, CWNA, CWDP, CWSP are a strong plus.
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