Cisco Meraki Network / Wi-Fi Engineer

Ampstek; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is seeking an experienced Cisco Meraki Network Engineer in Sydney to design, deploy, optimize, and support enterprise wireless, switching, and security networks across sites.

You will lead wireless site surveys, manage Meraki Cloud dashboards, and address L2/L3 performance, security, and upgrade tasks with a focus on Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7. This is a hands-on role requiring strong networking fundamentals and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Meraki wireless networks in enterprise or multi-site environments.
• Deep understanding of Wi‑Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), RF physics, channel planning, and signal propagation.

Responsibilities

• Wireless design & deployment: site surveys (predictive and active using Ekahau), Wi‑Fi planning, spectrum analysis, and Meraki MR AP deployment.
• Network management: administer the Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard, managing Access Points, Catalyst/Meraki Switches (MS), and Security Appliances (MX).
• Troubleshooting & escalation: diagnose complex L2/L3 network and Wi‑Fi performance issues (RF interference, roaming, captive portal).
• Network security & access: implement WPA3, 802.1X NAC, guest Wi‑Fi, and captive portals.
• Upgrades & migrations: plan and execute hardware refreshes, firmware updates, and migrations to Cisco Meraki.
• Documentation & compliance: create and maintain topology diagrams, configuration guides, SOPs, and survey reports.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Wireless design

Site surveys

RF planning

Networking protocols

Tools

Ekahau AI Pro

Sidekick

AirMagnet

Job description

Position Title: Cisco Meraki Network / Wi-Fi Engineer

Location: Sydney

Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cisco Meraki Network Engineer with a strong focus on wireless infrastructure (Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7) to join our team in Sydney. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, optimizing, and supporting enterprise‑grade Cisco Meraki wireless, switching, and security networks across enterprise and branch sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Wireless Design & Deployment: Perform wireless site surveys (predictive and active using Ekahau), Wi‑Fi planning, spectrum analysis, and deployment of Meraki MR access points.
• Network Management: Administer and optimize the Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard, managing Access Points, Catalyst/Meraki Switches (MS), and Security Appliances (MX).
• Troubleshooting & Escalation: Diagnose complex L2/L3 network and Wi‑Fi performance issues (e.g., RF interference, roaming issues, captive portal authentication, latency, and dropouts).
• Network Security & Access: Implement and maintain enterprise wireless security protocols, WPA3, 802.1X (RADIUS/ISE), guest Wi‑Fi solutions, and captive portals.
• Upgrades & Migrations: Plan and execute hardware refreshes, firmware updates, and migrations from legacy wireless platforms to Cisco Meraki.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create and maintain network topology diagrams, configuration guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and survey reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Meraki wireless networks in enterprise or multi‑site environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of Wi‑Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), RF physics, channel planning, and signal propagation. Hands‑on experience with wireless survey tools like Ekahau AI Pro, Sidekick, or AirMagnet. Solid fundamentals in networking protocols: TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, BGP, VPN (Auto‑VPN/IPsec), and 802.1X NAC.