Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless Network Design & Architecture• Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise wireless solutions using Cisco 9800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers (physical, virtual, and cloud-managed).• Perform wireless site surveys, capacity planning, RF modeling, and interference analysis for new and existing deployments.• Establish and maintain wireless design standards, best practices, and configuration templates.Implementation & Configuration• Lead end-to-end deployment of Cisco wireless solutions including:o Cisco 9800 WLC installation and initial setupo Access point provisioning, tagging (policy, site, RF), and profilingo WLAN, policy, and QoS configuration• Implement advanced wireless features such as:o 802.1X / EAP authenticationo Cisco ISE integrationo Guest access, BYOD, and segmentationo Fast roaming (802.11r/k/v), band steering, and RRM• Configure high availability, redundancy, and failover for wireless controllers.Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)• Perform complete installation and configuration of Cisco Catalyst Center appliances (single-node and multi-node clusters). • Integrate Catalyst Center with enterprise systems (Active Directory, ISE, NTP, SNMP, Syslog). • Use Catalyst Center for:o Network discovery and device onboardingo Software image management (SWIM)o Network configuration automation and templatingo Assurance, analytics, and wireless health monitoringo Wireless Intrusion reporting and support.• Support day-to-day operations using Catalyst Center for troubleshooting, reporting, and lifecycle management.Operations & Support• Provide Tier 2/3 operational support for enterprise wireless networks, including root-cause analysis and performance optimization.• Troubleshoot complex wireless, RF, and mobility issues across large-scale environments.• Perform software upgrades, patches, and maintenance on wireless controllers, access points, and Catalyst Center.• Monitor wireless performance, availability, and capacity using Cisco tools and third-party monitoring solutions.• Develop and maintain operational runbooks, diagrams, and technical documentation.Security & Compliance• Ensure wireless infrastructure complies with security standards and corporate policies.• Implement and manage wireless security controls, including WPA3, network segmentation, and identity-based access.• Respond to wireless security incidents and vulnerabilities.Leadership & Collaboration• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for wireless technologies.• Mentor L1 ENOC and other Network Engineers.• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams on enterprise-wide initiatives.• Participate in change management and architecture review boards.• Effectively collaborate/ communicate with internal or external customers. Required Qualifications• 5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networks.• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco 9800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers (Installation, Security vulnerability patching• Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), including installation, configuration, and operational use.• Deep understanding of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi Fi 6/6E), RF principles, and wireless troubleshooting• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, or equivalent.