Wireless Architect

Openkyber; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Network & Wireless Engineer (JuniperFocused) to design, configure, and troubleshoot Juniper EX/QFX switching while supporting Cisco switching and legacy WLC environments. The role includes RF optimization, wireless surveys, heatmaps, and crossfunctional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Juniper experience, CCNP or equivalent, and Ekahau proficiency for campus-scale networks. Onsite/Hybrid work in a dynamic enterprise setting is available.

Qualifications

• Senior-level networking experience with Juniper switching and enterprise wireless.
• Experience with Ekahau design, validation, troubleshooting.
• Active CCNP or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large campus networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Juniper EX/QFX switching environments (primary focus).
• Support and maintain Cisco switching as secondary infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize enterprise wireless networks, including legacy Cisco 5520 WLC environments.
• Perform wireless surveys, heatmaps, and RF optimization using Ekahau tools.
• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning across LAN/WLAN.
• Develop documentation, diagrams, and standards for network and wireless systems.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on upgrades, migrations, and architecture improvements.

Skills

Juniper switching

Cisco switching & wireless

RF optimization

LAN/WAN fundamentals

VLANs

STP

Routing fundamentals

Wireless security

Incident resolution

Education

CCNP or equivalent senior-level networking certification

Tools

Ekahau

Job description

Senior Network & Wireless Engineer (JuniperFocused) Location: Onsite/Hybrid @ Orlando, FL Fulltime / Contract Overview Seeking a seniorlevel engineer with strong handson expertise in Juniper switching and enterprise wireless infrastructure. The ideal consultant will be comfortable operating in complex campus environments, supporting legacy and modern wireless systems, and driving highavailability network performance. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and troubleshoot Juniper EX/QFX switching environments (primary focus). Support and maintain Cisco switching as secondary infrastructure. Manage and optimize enterprise wireless networks, including legacy Cisco 5520 WLC environments. Perform wireless surveys, heatmaps, and RF optimization using Ekahau tools. Lead incident resolution, rootcause analysis, and performance tuning across LAN/WLAN. Develop documentation, diagrams, and standards for network and wireless systems. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on upgrades, migrations, and architecture improvements.

Required Skills & Experience Strong Juniper switching experience (preferred over Cisco). Solid understanding of Cisco switching & wireless , including older 5520 controllers . Proficiency with Ekahau (design, validation, troubleshooting). Deep knowledge of LAN/WAN , VLANs, STP, routing fundamentals, wireless security, RF behavior. Experience supporting large campus or enterprise network environments. Active CCNP (or equivalent seniorlevel networking certification).