Senior Cellular Network Engineer

Intracruit Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Cellular Network Engineer for a contract position based in Columbus, OH. The role requires deep expertise in Cradlepoint and enterprise LTE/5G WAN solutions. Responsibilities include the deployment and optimization of networks, escalation support, and identifying automation opportunities. Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years experience in network engineering and proficiency in telecommunications technologies. This role is available onsite 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of network engineering experience required.
• Hands-on proficiency with Cradlepoint, LTE/5G, WAN routing, VPNs.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills essential.
• Preferred exposure to automation or scripting (Python/Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Cradlepoint LTE/5G and NetCloud environments.
• Provide Tier III escalation support for cellular issues.
• Identify automation opportunities using Python and Ansible.
• Develop dashboards for cellular performance and usage.
• Support integrations with Arista, Versa/Fortinet SD-WAN, Juniper.

Skills

Network engineering experience

Cradlepoint proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Automation or scripting exposure

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Intracruit Solutions

5 days onsite in Columbus, OH or Jersey City, NJ

12 months contract will extend after that

We're looking for a Senior Cellular Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cradlepoint and enterprise LTE/5G WAN solutions. This role serves as the Cradlepoint SME for design, deployment, optimization, and escalated support, while also contributing to broader network initiatives (Arista, SD-WAN, Juniper Wi-Fi, NAC).

Responsibilities

• Assign in the deployment and optimization of Cradlepoint LTE/5G and NetCloud environments
• Act as Tier III escalation for cellular and Cradlepoint issues
• Identify automation opportunities (Python, Ansible, APIs)
• Develop dashboards and reporting for cellular performance, uptime, usage, and device health
• Support cross-platform integrations with Arista (VXLAN/EVPN), Versa/Fortinet SD-WAN, Juniper Wi-Fi, and Forescout NAC

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of network engineering experience
• Hands-on proficiency with Cradlepoint, LTE/5G modems, WAN routing, VPNs, ZBFW, and cellular failover
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Automation or scripting exposure preferred (Python/Ansible).

Preferred Certifications

• JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista ACE, or SD-WAN certification (Versa/Fortinet)
• Cradlepoint certifications (CBCP, CPCNA) highly preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services, IT Consulting