Wi-Fi Engineer

Wi-Fi Network Engineer (Cisco Wireless SME)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid / On-site)
Industry: Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time Employment (No C2C)
About the Role
A leading healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled Wi-Fi Network Engineer to join its enterprise infrastructure team. This role requires a true
wireless subject matter expert (SME) who will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of a large-scale Cisco wireless environment across multiple
clinical and hospital sites.
You will play a key role in modernizing the wireless network, including migration to Cisco 9800 controllers and deploying next-generation Wi-Fi 7 access points.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Wi-Fi SME, providing leadership across all wireless initiatives
• Design, implement, and support Cisco WLAN infrastructure
• Conduct pre- and post-deployment site surveys using Ekahau
• Configure and manage Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
• Oversee deployment and troubleshooting of wireless access points (APs)
• Optimize wireless performance and resolve complex connectivity issues
• Use Cisco Prime and Catalyst Center (DNAC) for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on wireless projects
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting network operations

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on enterprise wireless engineering experience
• Strong expertise with Cisco wireless technologies (controllers, APs, WLAN design)
• Experience deploying and managing Cisco 9800 WLCs
• Proven experience conducting wireless site surveys using Ekahau
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting wireless APs
• Familiarity with Cisco Prime, DNAC, or similar network management tools
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP (Wireless) or equivalent certification
• Experience with WiFi 6 / 6E / WiFi 7 environments
• Previous experience in healthcare or large enterprise environments
• Basic knowledge of Cisco routing and switching
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Work Environment

• On-site role supporting multiple healthcare locations across the NYC area
• Collaborative wireless engineering team environment
• Travel required between facilities for surveys, upgrades, and deployments
• Participation in on-call rotation (~1 week every 6-7 weeks, stipend provided)

What We're Looking For
We're seeking candidates who:

• Specialize in wireless engineering (not general network engineering)
• Have hands-on experience in enterprise Cisco WLAN environments
• Can independently own complex deployments and troubleshooting
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and proactive

Apply Now
If you're a Cisco wireless expert looking to work on cutting-edge infrastructure in a mission-critical healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
This is a Direct Placement role. Benefits are with the end client
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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