Network Engineer

Randstad; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a Network Engineer in Seattle for a 6-month contract. The role involves delivering wireless network planning and implementation services, providing operational support for complex deployments, and leading design projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, extensive experience in wireless technology, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Cisco systems and RF design is crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in network engineering or telecommunications.
• Expertise in Wireless technology and complex network environments.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services.
• Provide operational support for wireless network deployments.
• Lead network design and performance engineering projects.

Skills

Wireless technology knowledge

IP Network Design

RF Design and troubleshooting

WLAN authentication and security

Technical Account management

Education

BSEE/CS or equivalent

Tools

Meraki Dashboard

Cisco equipment

Job description

This is Raju. I am Recruiter at Randstad Technologies and I am reaching out in regards to your background. I have an exciting opportunity

*Candidates MUST be able to work on W2 to qualify for this role.*

Job Title: Network Engineer

Duration: 6 months

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities The Wireless Network Consulting Engineer supports Enterprise WLAN and/or Service Provider Wi-Fi accounts in the Cisco Services Wireless Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities in the critical customer-facing role include:

• Responsible for the delivery of Wireless Planning, Design, Implementation & Optimization Services to Cisco's major accounts.
• Perform architectural planning and design, as well as configuration and integration support within project delivery and ongoing consultative engagements.
• Provide operational support for complex, wireless network deployments. Identify & document design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption.
• Participate in or lead complex network design, performance engineering or problem resolution projects.
• Assist in development of business and technical requirement
• Assist in the development of high-level and low-level design activities
• Assist in the development of network implementation planning
• Assist in configuration and connectivity activities, including test planning and cutover activities
• Recommends and initiates projects to benefit customers and AS wide objectives.
• Accountable to highest levels of senior management to ensure project commitments and AS deliverables are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires BSEE/CS or equivalent plus 5-7 years’ experience in a network engineering or telecommunications support environment.
• In depth knowledge of Wireless technology
• RF Design, RF Survey/Engineering and RF troubleshooting skills
• IP Network Design skills
• Thorough understanding of WLAN authentication, security and network management
• Experience designing and deploying key WLAN applications including Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Location Based Services, and Wireless Guest Access
• Inter-networking troubleshooting experience in a large scale network environment.
• Strong Technical Account management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with large scale WAN/LAN design, planning, provisioning and validation
• Experience with Meraki Cloud managed branch “full stack” SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi design, provision and deployment
• SME Meraki Dashboard and provisioning MX, MS, MR
• SME Large scale Meraki iWAN/VPN deployment SME level experience
• SME Meraki Provisioning, IP Routing, Wi-Fi configuration

Advanced Certifications

• Advanced degree strongly preferred
• CCIE
• CCIE-Wireless, CCNA-Wireless
• CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE
• CCNP, CCDP
• Project Management, leadership and mentoring skills.
• IP networking, LAN Switching, VoIP, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of network management, network availability, QOS & capacity planning.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.