Solutions Engineer – WiFi

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer – WiFi for a direct-hire remote role. You will own wireless design, surveys, validation, and deployment from design through commissioning, collaborating with customers and field teams across the US, with up to 20% travel to sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with commercial WiFi/WLAN networks, Ekahau, and technologies from Aruba, Ruckus, and Cisco, and holds U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in WiFi, Wireless Networking, or Network Engineering.
• 1+ year hands-on Ekahau or similar survey/design experience.
• Experience designing/deploying commercial WiFi/WLAN networks.
• Experience performing WiFi surveys, validation, optimization, remediation.
• Configuring/troubleshooting wireless APs, switches, routers, and network infra.
• Hands-on with Aruba, Ruckus, or Cisco wireless solutions.
• Strong understanding of WiFi/WLAN, LAN, routing, switching.
• Experience developing/reviewing BOMs, SOWs, and network designs.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, floor plans, and network docs.
• Experience from design through installation, commissioning, closeout.

Responsibilities

• Design, survey, validate, and optimize commercial WiFi/WLAN solutions using Ekahau or similar tools.
• Configure and integrate APs, switches, routers, firewalls, LAN/WLAN, and IoT network infrastructure.
• Create/review BOMs, SOWs, CAD drawings, floor plans, and deployment docs.
• Troubleshoot coverage, connectivity, performance, authentication, and other network issues.
• Coordinate with field/construction teams during installation, integration, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as technical SME during customer meetings and provide remote/onsite support while meeting SLAs.

Skills

WiFi/WLAN design

Ekahau

Network deployment

Troubleshooting

Aruba/Ruckus/Cisco

Networking fundamentals

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ekahau

Job description

Location: Remote - Must be based in NC, SC, GA, or FL

No C2C candidates, only W2 candidates

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer – WiFi for a direct-hire opportunity supporting commercial managed WiFi and network deployments. This is a remote position, but candidates must currently reside in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida and be available for up to 20% travel to customer sites. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with commercial WiFi/WLAN design, Ekahau, network deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and technologies from Aruba, Ruckus, and/or Cisco. Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on wireless engineer who enjoys owning WiFi solutions from design through deployment and commissioning. You'll create wireless designs, perform Ekahau surveys and validation, review CAD drawings and floor plans, develop BOMs and technical documentation, configure network equipment, troubleshoot performance issues, and work directly with customers and field teams. Experience supporting hospitality or MDU/multifamily WiFi environments will be especially valuable.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of WiFi, Wireless Networking, or Network Engineering experience
• 1+ year of hands-on Ekahau or similar WiFi survey/design tool experience
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying commercial WiFi/WLAN networks
• Experience performing WiFi surveys, validation, optimization, and remediation
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting wireless access points, switches, routers, and network infrastructure
• Practical experience with Aruba, Ruckus, and/or Cisco wireless solutions
• Strong understanding of WiFi/WLAN, LAN, routing, and switching
• Experience developing/reviewing BOMs, SOWs, network designs, and deployment documentation
• Ability to review and interpret CAD drawings, floor plans, and network design documentation
• Experience supporting network deployments from design through installation, commissioning, and closeout
• Strong network troubleshooting, testing, monitoring, and break/fix skills
• Ability to analyze network performance and identify coverage, connectivity, capacity, and performance issues
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Must currently reside in NC, SC, GA, or FL
• Ability to travel to customer sites up to 20%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting hospitality and/or Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) WiFi environments
• Experience with RGNets, Nomadix, or similar gateway platforms
• Knowledge of AAA/RADIUS and network authentication
• Familiarity with wireless/network security standards and best practices
• CCNA, CWNA/CWNP, Aruba, Ruckus, or Cisco certifications
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of certifications and relevant experience
• Experience working with construction and field-installation teams
• 20% - Routing, Switching, LAN/WLAN & Network Troubleshooting
• 15% - BOMs, SOWs, CAD/Floor Plans & Technical Documentation
• 10% - Customer Support, Field Coordination & Project Closeout

Daily Responsibilities

• 30% - Design, review, survey, validate, and optimize commercial WiFi/WLAN solutions using Ekahau or similar tools
• 20% - Configure and integrate APs, switches, routers, firewalls, LAN/WLAN, and IoT network infrastructure
• 15% - Create/review BOMs, SOWs, network designs, CAD drawings, floor plans, and deployment documentation
• 15% - Troubleshoot coverage, connectivity, performance, authentication, and other network issues
• 10% - Coordinate with field and construction teams during installation, integration, commissioning, and closeout
• 10% - Serve as a technical SME during customer meetings and provide remote/onsite support while meeting customer SLAs

We are Connectors

We thrive on quality over quantity and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators

You'll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don't stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support

We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly.

• Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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