Wireless Network Consulting Engineer

Apex Systems is looking for a Wireless Network Engineer to support one of our large IT clients. This is a 12-month W2 contract opportunity and will require 2-3 days a week on-site in Fremont, CA.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The Wireless Network Consulting Engineer will support Service Provider Wi-Fi accounts. This is a critical customer-facing role.

This role will be for part of a team of engineers that will support the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to major accounts.

• Strong ability to capture data using standard Wireless LAN packet capture, analysis, and troubleshooting tools.
• Assist with operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design / architecture best practices for global services adoption.
• The ability to use over the air (OTA) capture tools as well as be able to decode OTA packet traces using Wireshark or equivalent software.
• Participate in network design, performance engineering or problem resolution projects.
• Assist in development of business and technical requirement
• Assist in the development of high-level and low-level design activities
• Assist in the development of network implementation planning
• Assist in configuration and connectivity activities, including test planning and cutover activities

Minimum qualifications :

• Knowledge of Cisco WI-FI portfolio, Wireless Controllers, APs, Cisco Spaces, BLE, and Catalyst Center
• RF Design background to include Large Enterprise environments, medical clinic environments and medical centers, and complex distribution centers.

Strong skills with Ekahau, Hamina, or Air Magnet planning software. Able to lead an RF design team for AP placement.

• Background in Mesh and outdoor a plus
• Technologies : LAN Switching, Layer 2 troubleshooting
• Understanding of the ISE product line as it pertains to WI-FI deployments.

Competitive Knowledge :

Hands-on and troubleshooting on any of the below third-party products would be highly preferred :

• Ruckus
• Aruba
• Huawei
• Ericsson
• Scripting knowledge on Python, Pearl would be highly preferred.

Soft Skills :

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to communicate technology strategy and architecture approach to engineers, executives, and Customers.
• Strong consulting & client-facing skills to include cross-functional influence, external and internal consulting / partnering.

Education & Certifications :

• BS / BE / B.Tech degree or equivalent plus 3+ years of related experience in IT industry
• Certifications Preferred CCNP (Preferred), CCIP, CCNA ( Plus )
• Industry Neutral Certifications will also be looked at : CWNE, CWNP

Passionate, persuasive, charismatic thought leader capable of quickly establishing executive interest in our services by articulating the value and business advantage of our networks migration services.

A self-driven individual with the curiosity to learn, work in a fast-paced changing environment, evolve continuously to keep pace our solutions, technologies and industry trends, be an inspiration and trendsetters for others.

High-level, out-of-the-box thinking, analytical reasoning, and creative problem solving skills with the ability to convert thoughts to real and pragmatic execution