Wireless network Engineer

N Consulting; Deutschland; Presencial; USD 62.770 - 97.009; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

N Consulting Ltd in Germany is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise WLAN networks across the organization.

The role requires expertise in WLAN technologies, RF planning, security, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Huawei or similar vendors. You will have on-call support and meticulous documentation responsibilities.

Formación

• Experience with WLAN technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• RF planning, interference mitigation and capacity planning.
• Experience with wireless controllers and APs.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP and DNS.
• Experience with 802.1X and RADIUS authentication.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices for wireless networks.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise WLAN infrastructure.
• Perform wireless site surveys, RF planning, and coverage optimization.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless controllers, APs, and authentication services.
• Monitor network performance and resolve wireless connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain WPA2/WPA3 security (802.1X, RADIUS).
• Collaborate with network, security, and infra teams during deployments.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patch management, and backups.
• Analyze wireless performance using monitoring and spectrum tools.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and SOPs.
• Participate in on-call support and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with security and networking standards.

Conocimientos

WLAN tech

RF fundamentals

Controllers & APs

TCP/IP

VLANs

DHCP/DNS

802.1X/RADIUS

Network monitoring

Security best practices

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EC

Herramientas

Ekahau

AirMagnet

Aruba Central

Aruba Mobility Controller

Descripción del empleo

Wireless network Engineer at N Consulting Ltd

Location: Anywhere in Germany

Language: C1

We are seeking a skilled Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks. The ideal candidate will have experience with wireless technologies, network security, RF planning, and vendor solutions such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Huawei. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure reliable and secure wireless connectivity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure.
• Perform wireless site surveys, RF planning, and coverage optimization.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless controllers, access points, and authentication services.
• Monitor network performance and resolve wireless connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain wireless security protocols (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS).
• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams during deployments and upgrades.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
• Analyze wireless performance using monitoring and spectrum analysis tools.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in on-call support and incident management when required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and networking standards.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of WLAN technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, channel planning, interference mitigation, and capacity planning.
• Experience with wireless controllers and access points.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing, and switching.
• Experience with wireless authentication methods including 802.1X and RADIUS.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of network security best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in wireless networking.
• Experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Huawei, or Extreme Networks.
• Experience with network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) is an advantage.
• Experience working in enterprise, campus, healthcare, manufacturing, or large-scale environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
• Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Associate/Professional (ACMA/ACMP)

Technical Skills

• Aruba Mobility Controller
• Aruba Central
• RF Site Survey Tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet)
• Network Monitoring Tools
• Routing & Switching
• VLANs
• QoS
• VPN
• DNS
• DHCP
• TACACS+
• 802.1X
• WPA2/WPA3

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Team collaboration
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with SD-WAN integration.
• Knowledge of cloud-managed wireless solutions.
• Experience in network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.