Wireless Network Engineer

ApplyMint; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyMint seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer for Wireless networking to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade Wi-Fi across large environments.

You will lead RF planning, site surveys, and performance optimization, working with Cisco/Mist/Aruba/Ruckus platforms, and ensuring secure, roamable networks with cloud integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3–6 years of networking experience with strong focus on wireless.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (Cisco/Aruba/Mist/Ruckus).
• Experience in RF planning and site surveys using Ekahau or AirMagnet.
• Experience providing L3/L4 support for major wireless incidents.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise wireless networks (campus, branch, large-scale).
• Conduct RF planning, site surveys, and capacity analysis.
• Configure and manage wireless controllers and APs (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus).
• Implement SSIDs, VLAN mappings, roaming configurations, and mobility groups.
• Design secure wireless solutions (WPA3, 802.1X, EAP) and NAC integration.
• Monitor RF performance, troubleshoot latency, roaming delays, and interference.
• Utilize monitoring tools (Meraki/Prime/DNA Center, Aruba Central, Mist Cloud).
• Work with cloud-managed platforms and support hybrid cloud integration.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning and monitoring.
• Provide L3/L4 incident and change management, root-cause analysis.
• Maintain design docs, runbooks, and governance compliance.

Skills

Wireless networking

RF design

Wi-Fi standards

Network troubleshooting

Security protocols

TCP/IP networking

802.1X/EAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Ekahau

AirMagnet

Cisco Meraki

Mist

Ruckus

Aruba Central

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer specializing in Wireless networking to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions. The role requires deep expertise in wireless technologies, RF design, security, troubleshooting, and optimization across large-scale environments.

Wireless Network Design & Architecture

• Design and deploy enterprise wireless networks (campus, branch, and large-scale environments).
• Conduct RF planning, site surveys, and capacity analysis using tools like Ekahau, AirMagnet, and similar.
• Define wireless architecture standards, best practices, and design frameworks.

Wireless Implementation

• Configure and manage wireless controllers and access points (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Ruckus, etc.).
• Implement SSIDs, VLAN mappings, mobility groups, and roaming configurations.
• Ensure high availability and seamless roaming across wireless environments.

1 Wireless Security

• Design and implement secure wireless solutions (WPA3, 802.1X, EAP protocols).
• Integrate wireless networks with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).
• Monitor for rogue APs, unauthorized access, and wireless threats.

RF Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Analyse RF performance, interference, coverage gaps, and client experience.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless issues such as latency, packet loss, roaming delays.
• Perform spectrum analysis and continuous optimization.

Monitoring & Performance Management

• Use monitoring tools (Cisco Meraki/Prime/DNA Center, Aruba Central/AirWave, Mist Cloud) to track performance.
• Implement QoS policies for voice/video over Wi-Fi.
• Drive improvements in user experience and network reliability.

Cloud & Modern Wireless

• Work with cloud-managed wireless platforms (Meraki, Mist, Aruba Central).
• Support hybrid integration with enterprise and cloud networks.
• Stay updated on Wi‑Fi 6 / Wi‑Fi 6E / Wi‑Fi 7 technologies.

Automation & Innovation (added advantage)

• Develop automation scripts and workflows for wireless provisioning and monitoring.
• Leverage APIs and tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for configuration management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Incident & Change Management

• Provide L3/L4 support for major wireless incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem management.
• Support change implementation with risk assessment and rollback planning.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain detailed documentation (designs, runbooks, SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance policies.
• Support audits and regulatory requirements.

2 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in networking, with strong focus on wireless.
• Hands‑on expertise with: -Enterprise wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus) -RF fundamentals (channel planning, power levels, interference mitigation) -Wireless protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7)
• Strong knowledge of: -TCP/IP networking and network integration (R&S fundamentals) -Authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, EAP) -High-density wireless design.

Ideal Candidate

• 1Strong Wireless Network Specialist Profile with enterprise Wi‑Fi design, implementation, and RF expertis
• 2Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 3+ years of experience in networking, with a strong focus on wireless (enterprise Wi‑Fi design, implementation, and RF).
• 3Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have hands‑on experience designing and deploying enterprise wireless networks (campus, branch, large‑scale), including RF planning, site surveys, and capacity analysis using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet.
• 4Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience providing L3/L4 support for major wireless incidents, with root-cause analysis and problem management.
• 5Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have hands‑on expertise with enterprise wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus) — configuring controllers, access points, SSIDs, VLAN mappings, mobility groups, and roaming
• 6Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must have strong RF fundamentals (channel planning, power levels, interference mitigation), high‑density design, and hands‑on experience with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7).
• 7Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Must have strong TCP/IP networking / R&S fundamentals and knowledge of authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, EAP) and secure wireless (WPA3)
• 8Mandatory (Tech skill 4): Must have RF optimization and troubleshooting experience — interference, coverage gaps, latency, packet loss, roaming delays, and spectrum analysis.
• 9Mandatory (Tech skill 5): Must have hands‑on experience planning and executing Wi‑Fi 6E / Wi‑Fi 7 upgrades and migrations, including the key design and hardware considerations involved
• 10Mandatory (Education): Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• 11Preferred (Certifications): CWNA / CWNP / CWAP / CWDP, CCNP Enterprise (Wireless) / CCIE Enterprise Wireless, or Aruba ACMP / ACP-CA
• 12Preferred (Adjacent): NAC (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass); monitoring tools (Meraki/Prime/DNA Center, Aruba Central/AirWave, Mist Cloud); automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform); SD-Access, BLE/IoT, QoS for voice/video.