Wireless Network Engineer

About the role

A Wireless Network Engineer at Everforth Apex will architect, lead, and optimize wireless infrastructure initiatives across a worldwide footprint. This role demands technical expertise, leadership in wireless strategy, and hands-on experience with advanced wireless security and client experience monitoring tools. The engineer will be responsible for complex and business-critical wireless projects, serving as the top escalation point and a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex wireless network solutions for global enterprise environments, ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance connectivity across Retail, Headquarters, Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics and Remote Office Sites.
• Architect and manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments for Radius Authentication, policy enforcement, and AAA across global sites.
• Deploy, configure, and analyze client experience monitoring tools, leveraging these platforms to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve wireless client issues and optimize end-user experience.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for advanced wireless issues, including RF design, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing technical leadership, training, and guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative wireless solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Drive standardization and best practices for wireless service delivery, documentation, and operational processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance wireless reliability, security, and performance.
• Represent wireless engineering in strategic planning and operational meetings, providing expert input on wireless technology trends and future-state architecture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive wireless network engineering experience in large-scale, global enterprise environments.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco wireless technologies (AireOS/IOS-XE, Catalyst Center, Prime Infrastructure) and hands-on experience with Cisco ISE for enterprise Radius, AAA and policy management.
• Demonstrated expertise with client experience monitoring tools such as NetAlly, or similar platforms, including deployment, configuration, and analytics for wireless client health and performance.
• Advanced proficiency with Ekahau software for predictive and active WiFi design, including ECSE certification.
• Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira) and managing RMA/TAC cases with Cisco.
• Prominent experience leading wireless infrastructure projects from concept through deployment and optimization.
• Strong understanding of access layer switching, DNS, DHCP, authentication, and network security best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and walking surveys as needed (up to 5 hours/day).
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CWNA Certification (CWSP, CWDP, or CCNP Wireless preferred).

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.