Sr. Wireless Deployment Engineer

Red River; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Wireless Deployment Engineer to design and deploy enterprise wireless networks. This role requires strong technical leadership and expertise in Aruba and Juniper wireless solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or 5–7 years of relevant experience, advanced networking knowledge, and certifications in HPE Aruba or Juniper. Responsibilities include deployment, optimization, and collaboration across teams to ensure successful implementation. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 5–7 years of industry experience required.
• US Citizenship is a must.
• Expert Level Certifications in HPE (Aruba/Juniper) – desired.

Responsibilities

• Deploy enterprise wireless LAN solutions (HPE, Juniper).
• Design solutions that meet customer/project requirements.
• Audit existing wireless networks to evaluate performance.
• Support installation and configuration of wireless solutions.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams for operational success.

Skills

Advanced understanding of networking concepts

Experience using wireless survey tools (Ekahau & Hamina)

Advanced knowledge of RF concepts

Experience supporting campus or enterprise WLAN environments

Experience supporting 802.1x environments using Aruba ClearPass

PKI Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 5–7 years of industry experience

Tools

HPE Aruba Networking Professional – Campus Access

HPE Aruba Networking Professional – Security

Juniper JNCIA‑MistAI‑Wired

Juniper JNCIS‑MistAI‑Wireless

Ekahau ESCE Troubleshooting or Advanced

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Wireless Deployment Engineer is a critical technical role responsible for the design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise wireless networks. This position serves as a senior subject matter expert (SME) for Aruba and Juniper Mist wireless solutions, providing technical leadership across pre‑sales, implementation, and post‑deployment support. The Senior Wireless Deployment Engineer also provides front‑line engineering support for complex customer environments and acts as an escalation point for advanced wireless and RF‑related challenges.

Primary Position Tasks

• Deployment of Enterprise Wireless LAN solutions (HPE, Juniper)
• Design solutions that meet customer/project requirements.
• Audit existing wireless networks to evaluate performance, identify flaws, and recommend improvements based on industry standards.
• Support the installation, configuration, and validation of wireless solutions in complex environments (Higher Ed, HealthCare, DoD).
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure operational success.
• Maintain industry certifications as required.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables while working in a dynamic environment.
• Other business duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 5–7 years of industry experience.

Manufacturer Knowledge and Certifications

• HPE Aruba Networking Professional – Campus Access
• HPE Aruba Networking Professional – Security
• Juniper JNCIA‑MistAI‑Wired
• Juniper JNCIS‑MistAI‑Wireless
• Ekahau ESCE Troubleshooting or Advanced
• Expert Level Certifications in HPE (Aruba/Juniper) – desired.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs.
• Experience using wireless survey tools such as Ekahau & Hamina.
• Advanced knowledge of RF concepts including RSSI, SNR, Channel Sizing, Modulation, OFDMA, WPA2/3, DFS, 802.1x, etc.
• Experience supporting campus or enterprise WLAN environments.
• Experience supporting 802.1x environments using Aruba ClearPass.
• PKI Knowledge.

Essential Elements

Required to lift 20# boxes overhead; required to sit for periods of 2–3 hours at a time. Required to use a ladder. This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co‑workers throughout the day utilizing approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

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