Wireless Network Engineer

CNS Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to plan and execute wireless deployments. The role involves configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, performing RF tuning, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates have hands-on expertise in routing/switching and relevant certifications like CCNP. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Exposure to large-scale enterprise wireless environments

Growth opportunities and professional development

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in access point (AP) joining processes and routing switching.
• Experience with site surveys and WiFi design best practices.
• Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end wireless deployments including site surveys.
• Configure and manage Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and WLAN services.
• Troubleshoot user WiFi issues and authentication failures.

Skills

AP joining process

Routing and switching

RF fundamentals

Cisco WLC configuration

Troubleshooting mindset

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Wireless, CWNA, CWNP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute endtoend wireless deployments including site surveys and AP placement
• Configure manage and optimize Cisco WLCs and associated WLAN services
• Handle AP joining process routing switching integrations and controller policies
• Perform RF tuning RRM DCA channel power planning and interference mitigation
• Troubleshoot user WiFi issues roaming problems and authentication failures
• Configure and troubleshoot APs indoor outdoor and antenna types as per design
• Implement and support 1X RADIUS and TACACS policies
• Monitor and analyze SNR RSSI throughput and client experience metrics
• Document designs standards and change procedures create MI for stakeholders
• Collaborate with security network and field teams to deliver reliable wireless services

Requirements

• Handson expertise in AP joining process routing switching
• Site surveys predictive onsite and WiFi design best practices
• RF fundamentals RRM DCA SNR RSSI analysis
• Cisco WLC models AP configuration troubleshooting across various AP models
• SSID BSSID concepts wireless bands protocols
• 1X authentication Local Mode vs FlexConnect Mode WiFi roaming basics RADIUS and TACACS basics
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and stakeholder communication skills
• Relevant certifications e g CCNP Enterprise CCNP Wireless CWNA CWNP are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Exposure to largescale enterprise wireless environments
• Growth opportunities and professional development

Wireless Network Engineer • United Arab Emirates