Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Ibrido; ZAR 2.001.000 - 3.168.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

100% remote work environment

Professional development and training

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise wireless networks in a fully remote role. You will lead RF planning, site surveys, and equipment configuration while ensuring robust security and high availability across large deployments.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Wi‑Fi (802.11ax/ac/n), 4G/5G integration, and networking protocols, with strong communication skills for remote collaboration and cross‑team oversight.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise wireless networks.
• Expert knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with RF principles.

Mansioni

• Design robust, scalable, and secure enterprise wireless networks.
• Develop site surveys, RF planning, and equipment configuration.
• Manage wireless LAN controllers, access points, and related infra.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot connectivity for high availability.
• Enforce wireless security policies and best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report network performance using tools.
• Evaluate and integrate new wireless technologies.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate wireless with wired infra.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Conoscenze

Wi-Fi standards 802.11ax/ac/n

4G/5G integration

Network security

TCP/IP, routing, switching

Remote collaboration

RF planning & spectrum analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Cisco WLAN

Aruba WLAN

Ruckus WLAN

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in providing advanced telecommunications solutions, is expanding its engineering capabilities and seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer. This position is fully remote, offering the ultimate flexibility in where you work. You will be instrumental in the design, deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex wireless networks, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity for our client's diverse range of services. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Wi-Fi technologies (802.11ax/ac/n), cellular (4G/5G), and related network protocols, along with strong skills in network security and performance tuning. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your wireless expertise in a remote-first environment and contribute to mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure enterprise wireless networks.
• Develop deployment plans, including site surveys, RF planning, and equipment configuration.
• Implement and manage wireless LAN controllers, access points, and related infrastructure.
• Optimize wireless network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure high availability.
• Develop and enforce wireless network security policies and best practices.
• Perform network monitoring, analysis, and reporting using specialized tools.
• Evaluate and integrate new wireless technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of wireless networks with wired infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior wireless engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise wireless networks.
• Expert knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), including RF principles and spectrum analysis.
• Experience with enterprise Wi-Fi solutions from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, or Ruckus.
• Familiarity with cellular technologies (4G LTE, 5G NR) and their integration with enterprise networks.
• Proficiency in wireless security protocols (WPA2/3 Enterprise, RADIUS, EAP).
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, Ekahau).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous home office setup allowance and continuous technology support.
• Flexible working hours and a 100% remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Exposure to leading-edge wireless technologies and large-scale deployments.
• Dynamic and collaborative team culture.