Senior Network Engineer

This range is provided by Gentis Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$114,400.00/yr - $141,440.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Gentis SolutionsLocationMerrillville, Indiana (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 remote)Duration6-Month Contract (potential to extend or convert)Compensation$55–$68/hour | Equivalent to ~$114,400 – $141,440/yearW2 – Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match (4%), Paid Time Off (accrued)StartASAPInterview ProcessVirtual interviews with technical and project stakeholdersAbout the RoleOur client, a leading utility and energy provider, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a large-scale wireless network refresh project. This role requires strong expertise in Cisco networking and enterprise wireless technologies, along with the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams. You'll play a critical part in assessing current infrastructure, guiding wireless design, ensuring accurate implementation, and verifying operational readiness.What You'll DoConduct site-by-site assessments of existing wireless networks to gather accurate current-state dataCompare current wireless infrastructure against documentation to define scope and identify gapsReview Cisco switch configurations and assess scalability for wireless expansionCollect, validate, and organize floorplans to support wireless design and planningCollaborate with installation and configuration teams to align deployment with design standardsMonitor implementation progress to ensure timely delivery and adherence to schedulesPerform post-implementation reviews to validate network operability and performanceEnsure complete removal of outdated equipment and confirm replacements match design specsValidate operational status and configuration of all access points (APs)Update and maintain support documentation, including floorplans, inventories, and referencesTrack milestones and deliverables to ensure timely executionCoordinate with IT, facilities, and vendors to align project activitiesMaintain project documentation such as schedules, notes, and status reportsAssist in identifying and mitigating risks that could impact project outcomesWhat We're Looking For3+ years of experience in wireless networking, preferably enterprise environmentsStrong knowledge of Cisco networking equipment and wireless technologiesHands-on experience with wireless site surveys and tools such as EkahauProficiency with network documentation and diagramming toolsStrong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis and configuration optimizationExcellent organizational and communication skillsNice to HaveExperience with F5 version upgrades or migrationsKnowledge of cloud integrations (AWS, Azure) with F5 servicesBackground in high-availability enterprise environments with load balancingInterview ProcessVirtual interviews with technical and project stakeholdersSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesJ-18808-Ljbffr