Senior Wireless Engineer - Wi-Fi Protocols

Responsibilities : - Design, integration, testing, installation, and support of wireless network infrastructure. - Lead wireless network engineering projects. - Perform network design activities on HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Meraki, and Juniper (local or cloud-managed) systems for a large enterprise data network. - Investigate, design, plan, and implement physical and logical wireless communication networks. - Prepare schematics to define and illustrate wireless network design solutions. - Create design documents containing instructions for client and technical teams. - Provide proactive network monitoring using network management software (Cisco Meraki Cloud, HPE, Aruba, Juniper). - Perform capacity planning for internal and external network connections. - Troubleshoot and resolve wireless network issues. - Collaborate with local and field engineering teams and contracted vendors to address critical requirements and issues. - Install and maintain identity solutions such as Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or Microsoft NPS. - Implement and maintain wireless security using 802.1x. - Adhere to wireless security best practices to ensure a secure network environment. - Work with Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS. Qualifications : - Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols, including all IEEE 802.11 standards and supporting networking protocols (DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, ACLs, LDAP). - Proficiency in performing and analyzing Wi-Fi surveys using tools such as Ekahau. - Excellent communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot IT equipment in a multi-protocol, district-wide wireless network with centralized and cloud-based controllers. - Experience installing and maintaining identity solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Microsoft NPS). - Strong understanding of wireless security using 802.1x and best practices. - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 4/7/2025