Expert LevelSenior Wireless Engineer (Ekahau Specialist)Duration: 12-Week Contract
Location: Tampa, FL Area (100% Onsite)
Travel: Extensive travel to locations throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area
OverviewWe are seeking a
Senior Wireless Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise Wi-Fi design, validation, and optimization. This is a highly visible, hands-on role focused on assessing wireless environments, creating predictive wireless designs, conducting site surveys, and ensuring wireless networks can support critical business applications.
The ideal candidate will be an Ekahau expert who can lead wireless assessments, troubleshoot complex RF issues, and provide recommendations that improve performance, coverage, capacity, and reliability.
Key ResponsibilitiesWireless Design & Architecture- Create predictive wireless designs for enterprise environments using Ekahau AI Pro.
- Develop wireless architecture recommendations for campuses, healthcare facilities, warehouses, manufacturing sites, and office environments.
- Design networks that support performance, scalability, and high-density user requirements.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and deployment recommendations.
Wireless Site Surveys & Validation- Conduct onsite passive, active, and spectrum analysis surveys.
- Utilize Ekahau Sidekick 2 and Ekahau AI Pro to collect and analyze wireless data.
- Validate wireless coverage, capacity, roaming performance, and application readiness.
- Identify coverage gaps, interference sources, and performance bottlenecks.
RF Troubleshooting & Optimization- Diagnose and resolve complex wireless issues related to RF interference, roaming, client performance, and capacity constraints.
- Analyze spectrum data and recommend remediation strategies.
- Optimize wireless deployments to improve end-user experience and operational reliability.
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication- Create executive-ready wireless assessment reports and heatmaps.
- Present findings, remediation plans, and infrastructure recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide actionable roadmaps to improve wireless performance and readiness.
Technical Leadership- Establish wireless deployment standards and best practices.
- Mentor junior technicians and engineers on wireless survey methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Serve as the primary wireless subject matter expert on assessment and deployment projects.
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of enterprise wireless engineering experience.
- Expert-level experience with Ekahau AI Pro and Ekahau Sidekick.
- Strong understanding of RF design, spectrum analysis, and wireless troubleshooting.
- Experience conducting passive, active, and spectrum surveys.
- Experience creating predictive wireless designs and site assessment reports.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Preferred Qualifications- ECSE-Design or ECSE-Advanced certification.
- CWNA, CWDP, or related wireless certifications.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Aruba, or Mist wireless platforms.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise wireless deployments.
- Healthcare, manufacturing, or campus environment experience.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $58.00 - $58.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe'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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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