← Back to jobs

VDart Logo
Network Engineer

VDart

 

Niles, IL, USA

Posted On: 2 days ago
Experience: 6+ years
Availability: Hybrid
Openings: 1
Category: Network Engineer
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
Related Jobs

No related jobs found

Description

You will own end-to-end enterprise wireless network services, ensuring performance, availability, and service delivery across client locations.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and optimize Cisco Catalyst (9800 series) and Cisco Meraki wireless solutions.
  • Conduct wireless site surveys using Ekahau or AirMagnet to validate RF coverage, channel planning, and capacity.
  • Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, including authentication failures, latency, packet loss, and roaming behavior.
  • Implement automation for wireless provisioning and operations using Cisco DNA Center, APIs, Python, and Ansible.
  • Define and enforce wireless standards for security (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X), SSID design, segmentation, and QoS.

Required Skills

  • 6+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networks.
  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco DNA Center (Assurance and Automation).
  • Proficiency in RF analysis and site survey tools such as Ekahau or AirMagnet.
  • Strong understanding of 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, and interference mitigation.
  • Experience with network protocols including DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and basic routing/switching.
  • Knowledge of wireless security architectures, including RADIUS and network segmentation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot client performance, roaming, and coverage gaps.

Preferred Skills

  • Cisco certifications such as CCNA Wireless, CCNP Enterprise (Wireless concentration), or CCIE Wireless.
  • Experience integrating wireless networks with Cisco ISE or NAC solutions.
  • Familiarity with location services, wireless analytics, and IoT integration.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related Jobs

No related jobs found

← Back to jobs