Lead Network Engineer – WiFi Solutions

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior on-site wireless engineer to lead enterprise and warehouse/DC wireless deployments, upgrades, and remediation projects worldwide. You will conduct site surveys, RF assessments, and post-deployment validation at TD SYNNEX facilities and coordinate with contractors and local IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years' enterprise wireless experience, hands-on Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Ekahau, iBwave, and AirMagnet, strong RF fundamentals, structured cabling

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of enterprise wireless networking experience
• Experience with wireless networking in warehouses, distribution centers, or industrial environments
• Hands-on proficiency with Cisco Catalyst Wireless or equivalent enterprise Wi-Fi platforms
• Proficiency with Ekahau Site Survey, iBwave, AirMagnet
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including channel planning, transmit power, antenna patterns, RSSI/SNR optimization, and co-channel interference
• Familiarity with structured cabling and low voltage installation standards, including TIA-568 and TIA-942
• Working knowledge of WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP methods, and certificate-based authentication
• Experience interpreting network drawings, floor plans, and as-built documentation
• Ability to operate independently in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with minimal supervision
• Clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site wireless engineer for deployments, upgrades, and remediation projects
• Conduct wireless site surveys, RF assessments, and post-deployment validation
• Deploy and configure access points, WLAN controllers, and wireless management platforms
• Troubleshoot RF interference, roaming failures, capacity problems, and coverage gaps in warehouses and DCs
• Coordinate with contractors and IT teams on low voltage and structured cabling requirements
• Travel domestically 40-60% depending on project pipeline
• Provide on-call availability and work non-standard hours as required
• Maintain and contribute to the global wireless asset inventory and CMDB records

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or related field

Tools

Ekahau Site Survey

iBwave

AirMagnet

Cisco Catalyst Wireless

WLAN Controllers

Wireless Management Platforms

Job description

• Serve as the primary on-site wireless engineer for enterprise and warehouse/DC wireless deployments, upgrades, and remediation projects globally
• Conduct wireless site surveys, RF assessments, and post-deployment validation at TD SYNNEX facilities worldwide
• Execute wireless deployments with contractors, facilities teams, and the Costa Rica-based wireless architect
• Troubleshoot and resolve RF interference, roaming failures, capacity problems, and coverage gaps in warehouses, distribution centers, and automation areas
• Deploy and configure access points, WLAN controllers, and wireless management platforms across multiple vendor environments
• Partner with the Wi-Fi Architect to validate physical implementation of design standards
• Document site conditions, as-built configurations, and lessons learned for global design standards
• Coordinate with local IT teams, facilities, and third-party cabling contractors on low voltage and structured cabling requirements
• Support wireless security implementation, including 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, guest network segmentation, and WLAN security hardening
• Maintain and contribute to the global wireless asset inventory and CMDB records
• Travel domestically approximately 40-60% depending on project pipeline
• Work in warehouse and distribution center environments
• Provide on-call availability as necessary and work non-standard hours or overtime as business requires

Requirements

• 10-15 years of enterprise wireless networking experience, with emphasis on field deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience with wireless networking in warehouses, distribution centers, or industrial environments
• Hands-on proficiency with Cisco Catalyst Wireless or equivalent enterprise Wi-Fi platforms
• Proficiency with Ekahau Site Survey, iBwave, AirMagnet, or equivalent tools
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including channel planning, transmit power, antenna patterns, RSSI/SNR optimization, and co-channel interference
• Familiarity with structured cabling and low voltage installation standards, including TIA-568 and TIA-942
• Working knowledge of WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP methods, and certificate-based authentication
• Experience interpreting network drawings, floor plans, and as-built documentation
• Ability to operate independently in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with minimal supervision
• Clean driving record
• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or related field required
• Ability to execute instructions and request clarification when needed
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to recognize and attend to important details accurately and efficiently
• Ability to communicate clearly and convey necessary information
• Ability to create and conduct formal presentations
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results
• Strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills with willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under stress and pressure with high workloads and deadlines
• Ability to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to build solid, effective working relationships
• Ability to learn new systems and technology quickly
• Ability to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CWNA, CWDP, CWAP, Cisco CCNP Wireless
• Additional listed certifications include CCIE Data Center, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, CCIE Collaboration, CCDE, F5 Certified Solution Expert, and SNIA Storage Networking Certificate

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in enterprise wireless networking, particularly in deployment and troubleshooting within warehouse and distribution center environments. Proficient in wireless security protocols and tools, with a strong ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and maintain high organizational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Enterprise Wireless Networking Experience
• Cisco Catalyst Wireless Proficiency
• Ekahau Site Survey Expertise
• RF Fundamentals Understanding
• CWNA Certification

Hard Skills

• Wireless Site Surveys
• RF Assessments
• Wireless Deployments
• Access Point Configuration
• WLAN Security Implementation
• Network Drawings Interpretation
• Mathematical Calculations
• Structured Cabling Standards
• 802.1X Authentication
• RADIUS Authentication

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CWNA
• CWDP
• CWAP
• Cisco CCNP Wireless
• CCIE Data Center

Industry Keywords

• Wireless Networking
• Distribution Centers
• RF Interference
• Channel Planning
• TIA-568 Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Ekahau
• iBwave
• AirMagnet
• WLAN Controllers
• Wireless Management Platforms