Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Title: Senior Wireless Network Engineer Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of our enterprise wireless infrastructure. This role owns the full lifecycle of our Wi-Fi environment from RF survey and network design through implementation, performance tuning, and incident response. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all things wireless, collaborating closely with network, security, and facilities teams to deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity across our sites.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead RF site surveys using Ekahau survey tools to assess coverage, capacity, and interference, and produce detailed heat maps and design documentation.
• Architect and deploy enterprise wireless networks using Aruba and Mist platforms, including access point placement, controller configuration, and SSID design.
• Design and optimize RF environments for high-density deployments, ensuring appropriate channel planning, power settings, and band steering policies.
• Own wireless network performance: establish baselines, monitor KPIs, troubleshoot degraded performance, and drive root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Manage the full lifecycle of wireless infrastructure including firmware upgrades, certificate management, and hardware refreshes.
• Define and enforce wireless security standards including 802.1X authentication, EAP methods, RADIUS integration, and rogue AP detection.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including as-built diagrams, standard operating procedures, and runbooks.
• Mentor junior network engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex wireless issues.
• Evaluate emerging wireless technologies and contribute to the long-term network roadmap.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking with a focused specialty in wireless infrastructure.
• Deep hands-on experience with Aruba wireless platforms (Aruba Central, AOS-CX, ArubaOS) and Juniper Mist (Mist AI cloud dashboard, Marvis virtual assistant).
• Proficiency with Ekahau site survey and design tools (Ekahau Site Survey / Ekahau AI Pro).
• Strong RF design fundamentals: 802.11 standards antenna theory, channel planning, path loss modeling, and interference mitigation.
• Experience with 802.1X/EAP, RADIUS - certificate-based authentication.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals: VLANs, switching, routing, QoS, DHCP, and DNS as they relate to wireless deployments.
• Experience supporting high-density environments such as conference centers, warehouses, or large open-plan offices.
• Ability to read and produce RF heat maps, floor plans, and network diagrams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant certifications: Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX), Mist AI Wireless (JNCIS-MistAI or equivalent), CWNE, or similar.
• Familiarity with Ekahau Connect and collaborative survey workflows.
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) for configuration management.
• Exposure to IoT and OT network segmentation in wireless environments.
• Experience in multi-site or global enterprise environments.