Senior Wireless Network Engineer

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Digital seeks a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to support reliable voice, wireless, and data networks for care teams, researchers, employees, and patients. You will help modernize infrastructure through automation and thoughtful design.

Reporting to the Manager of Network Engineering, you will own incoming requests, manage queues, and ensure services remain secure, available, and aligned with organizational needs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in telecommunications analyst or network engineering, healthcare experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with networking and internetworking devices and software, supporting large mission-critical internetworks.
• Valid wireless certifications such as CCNA Wireless, CWNA, or ECSE.
• CCNA or CCNP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage incoming network engineering work, provisioning workflows, and incident requests.
• Support and automate highly available network infrastructure across LAN and WAN environments.
• Use scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices to standardize deployment and management.
• Apply CI/CD practices to ensure reliable delivery of network and data solutions.
• Provide technical support for telecommunications, wireless, and network issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support integration of telecom and network systems.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Wireless networking

Cisco wireless expertise

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ekahau

AirCheck

Sidekick

Cisco DNAC/CATC

Fabric-based wireless tech

Python scripting

NETCONF/YANG

Job description

Job Summary

Join Mass General Brigham Digital as a Senior Wireless Network Engineer, where you’ll help support the reliable, secure voice, wireless, and data communication systems that keep care teams, researchers, employees, and patients connected. At Mass General Brigham Digital, technology is central to how we deliver care, advance research, and improve the employee and patient experience. Our team brings together established and emerging technologies to create strategic, clinical, and operational value across the enterprise. We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex network challenges, supporting mission‑critical environments, and helping modernize infrastructure through automation and thoughtful design.

Why Join Us

• Support technology that helps care teams, researchers, and employees do their best work across a leading integrated health care system.
• Contribute to network reliability, security, and modernization in a large, mission‑critical environment.
• Work with colleagues who value inclusion, continuous improvement, learning, teamwork, and thoughtful innovation.
• Build expertise across wireless, voice, LAN/WAN, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Network Engineering, the Senior Network Engineer monitors work requests, provisioning queues, and incident queues through a computerized tracking system. In this role, you will take ownership of incoming requests, collaborate with teammates, and help ensure that network and telecommunications services remain available, secure, and aligned with organizational needs.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and manage incoming network engineering work, provisioning workflows, and incident requests.
• Support and automate highly available network infrastructure across LAN and WAN environments.
• Use scripting, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices to standardize and simplify network hardware and software deployment, configuration, and management.
• Apply continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment practices to help ensure reliable, repeatable delivery of network and data solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for telecommunications, wireless, and network-related issues.
• Help ensure the security, integrity, and availability of telecommunications systems and data.
• Coordinate with departments, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to support effective integration of telecommunications and network systems.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Follow Network Engineering services, policies, and procedures, and document work accurately in incident logs and status updates.
• Take on other related support tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in a telecommunications analyst, network engineering, or related role; health care experience is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with networking and internetworking devices and software, including support for large, mission‑critical internetworks.
• Valid wireless certification such as CCNA Wireless, CWNA, or ECSE.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is desirable.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers and wireless access points.
• Strong Wireless design and survey experience using Ekahau or similar software.
• Strong 802.11 and RF knowledge, wireless troubleshooting skills, and experience with tools such as AirCheck or Sidekick.
• Strong Experience with Cisco DNAC/CATC and fabric‑based wireless technology.
• Strong Knowledge of VoIP and wired/wireless QoS.
• Experience managing wireless environments at a campus scale or larger.
• Experience with Cisco Spaces, CMX, MSE, and RTLS.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting client endpoints in MDM and/or BYOD environments.
• Knowledge of 802.1X protocol and integration with ISE or other AAA solutions.
• Experience with Cisco 9800 series controllers and Wi‑Fi 6 generation access points is desirable.
• Packet analysis experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of wireless APIs and programmable interfaces, such as Python and NETCONF/YANG, is desirable.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong customer service mindset and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑directed work style with the ability to learn new technologies and follow through on commitments.
• Dependability in providing regular status updates and maintaining detailed incident documentation.
• Comfort working with stakeholders across departments to understand needs and support effective solutions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Hybrid
• Work Location 399 Revolution Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual Grade 7

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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