Wireless Network Engineer – Ekahau / Cisco / Aruba

TECEZE; Chennai District; À distance; INR 167 400 - 223 200; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A technology solutions company is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer with 3-7 years of experience in Wi-Fi planning, design, and troubleshooting. The role requires expertise in Cisco and Aruba wireless infrastructure and the use of Ekahau tools for site surveys. The Wireless Network Engineer will analyze RF coverage, create network designs, and ensure security protocols are in place for high-performance wireless connectivity across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in enterprise wireless network design and deployment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco wireless networks.
• Solid working knowledge of Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of Wi-Fi standards and RF fundamentals.

Responsabilités

• Perform predictive and on-site wireless site surveys.
• Analyze RF coverage and capacity planning.
• Create detailed wireless network designs and heatmaps.
• Fine-tune wireless settings and implement security protocols.
• Monitor network health using network management tools.

Connaissances

Wi-Fi planning

Design and deployment

Troubleshooting with Ekahau

Cisco wireless networks

Aruba wireless infrastructure

RF fundamentals

Wireless security protocols

Analytical skills

Outils

Ekahau AI Pro

Ekahau Sidekick

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Cisco Catalyst APs

Aruba Central

Cisco Prime

Aruba AirWave

Description du poste

Wireless Network Engineer – Ekahau / Cisco / Aruba

Experience: 3 to 7 years

Anywhere in India

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Wireless Network Engineer with deep expertise in Wi-Fi planning, design, deployment, and troubleshooting using Ekahau tools (Sidekick, AI Pro), and a strong background in enterprise Cisco and Aruba wireless infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-performance wireless connectivity across complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Use Ekahau AI Pro and Ekahau Sidekick to perform predictive and on-site wireless site surveys.
• Analyze RF coverage, capacity planning, channel planning, and spectrum analysis.
• Create detailed wireless network designs and heatmaps based on physical environment and user density.
• Configure and deploy wireless solutions using Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), Cisco Catalyst APs, and Aruba Instant / Aruba Central-managed APs.
• Fine-tune wireless settings including SSIDs, authentication methods, roaming parameters, QoS, and RF profiles.
• Implement and support wireless security protocols (WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X, etc.).
• Perform on-site and remote RF troubleshooting using Ekahau Sidekick and spectrum analysis tools.
• Identify and resolve issues related to interference, coverage holes, co-channel interference (CCI), and roaming performance.
• Continuously optimize wireless networks for performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Monitor network health using tools such as Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA Center, Aruba AirWave, or Aruba Central.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patch management, and periodic audits.
• Document network designs, configurations, and test results thoroughly.
• Work closely with network engineers, security teams, facilities, and end-users during deployment and support.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members.
• Assist in planning for capacity upgrades and future wireless initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in enterprise wireless network design and deployment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco wireless networks (Catalyst, WLCs, Meraki optional).
• Solid working knowledge of Aruba wireless infrastructure (Instant, Aruba Central, AirWave).
• Deep understanding of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, and spectrum analysis.
• Experience with wireless authentication and security protocols (WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, 802.1X).
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN, VLANs, switching, and firewall interactions in wireless environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Computer and Network Security
• IT Services
• IT Consulting

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