Job Description
Job Title: Wireless Network Engineer Location: Seattle, WA (Local & Ex-Microsoft)
Contract: 6+ Months
Experience: 10+ Years
Rate: $60/hr on C2C
Client: TCS/ Microsoft
Visa: USC, GC, GC EAD, H1B
Wireless Network; IEEE 802.11; Aruba; Cisco; Wireless LAN Controller (WLC); Access Point; Ekahau
Must have Azure networking.
Essential Skills:
IT IS_CNS_Wireless Network_Cisco; Wireless Network Security; Radio Frequency (RF) design for wireless platforms; Wireless Network Aruba; IT IS_CNS_Data Network_Cisco; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Wireless Network Design and DeploymentNetwork Performance Tuning; Network Routing (WAN Technology); Network Switching (LAN Technology); IT IS_CNS_Data Network_Nexus
Job Description:
• Conduct site surveys to assess and determine the optimal placement of wireless equipment.
• Design wireless networks including access points, controllers, and other related components.
• Develop detailed network diagrams and documentation.
• Install, configure, and test wireless network equipment.
• Perform network integration with existing wired networks.
• Coordinate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment
• Strong understanding of wireless networking standards (e.g., IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Proficiency in designing wireless networks for various environments (e.g., Enterprise, Campus, Data Centers)
• Ability to perform site surveys using tools like Ekahau, AirMagnet, or similar.
• Understanding of RF principles and spectrum analysis
• Experience with wireless access points, controllers, antennas, and related hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Aruba
• Familiarity with wireless LAN controllers (WLCs) and management platforms.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, etc.).
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, QoS, and other networking protocols.
• Excellent knowledge on IP Addressing and Subnetting, VLAN and trunking, Routing and Switching protocols like BGP, OSPF, ISIS, STP, LACP etc..
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.