Senior Network Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Network Engineer in Houston, TX, specializing in enterprise networking and wireless technologies. The role involves solving complex infrastructure challenges, supporting advanced networks, and delivering reliable connectivity.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in enterprise routing, switching, and strong WiFi skills. Responsibilities include design, support, and technical documentation, ensuring seamless network performance for critical environments.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on enterprise networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and troubleshooting.
• Enterprise WiFi experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot enterprise LAN and WLAN environments.
• Perform installation of networking hardware.
• Provide onsite technical support.

Skills

Enterprise networking

WiFi/Wireless Networking

Network troubleshooting

Routing and switching

Customer communication

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Wireshark

Python

PowerShell

Fortinet

Job description

Network Engineer, WiFi/Wireless Networking

Location: Hybrid, Houston, TX

Are you passionate about enterprise networking and wireless technologies? Our client is seeking a Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges while working on highly visible, technically demanding environments. This position offers the opportunity to support advanced wired and wireless networks, contribute to exciting deployment projects, and play a key role in delivering reliable connectivity for organizations that depend on uninterrupted network performance.

What You'll Do

• Design, support, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN and WLAN environments.
• Diagnose routing, switching, wireless, and network infrastructure issues across production environments.
• Perform hands‑on installation of networking hardware, structured cabling, fiber connections, and equipment rack deployments.
• Complete cable termination, Layer 1 troubleshooting, and physical infrastructure validation.
• Participate in customer implementations, upgrades, migrations, and ongoing network improvements.
• Provide onsite technical support while maintaining exceptional communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Document network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
• Assist with performance optimization, network monitoring, and proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Support critical customer environments during scheduled maintenance windows, live implementations, and special events that may require evenings, weekends, or holidays.

What We're Looking For

• Several years of hands‑on enterprise networking experience in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and network troubleshooting.
• Enterprise WiFi experience is required.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN and WLAN infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware installation, cable termination, Layer 1 troubleshooting, fiber, and Ethernet infrastructure.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and within equipment rooms during installations.
• Experience working directly with customers in technical support or deployment environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer deployments and provide after‑hours support during critical events.

Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued

• AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• VMware or Hyper V
• Python or PowerShell
• Wireshark
• Ruckus
• Extreme Networks
• Fortinet
• Network automation or infrastructure scripting
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, Network Plus, or Security Plus