Job Title: Wireless Deployment Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 12+ Month Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Wireless Deployment Engineer to support a large-scale wireless refresh project across multiple enterprise and manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco wireless technologies, wireless deployments, RF optimization, and enterprise networking.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and optimize Cisco wireless infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Configure and support Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
- Perform wireless site surveys and RF optimization using Ekahau or similar tools.
- Install and validate Cisco Access Points (APs) and ensure proper network integration.
- Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, RF interference, DHCP, VLAN, and CAPWAP-related issues.
- Work closely with project teams, architects, and onsite technicians during deployments.
- Support Cisco Spaces implementation and wireless analytics initiatives.
- Utilize Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for wireless management, monitoring, and policy administration.
- Document deployments, configurations, and post-installation validation results.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise wireless networking.
- Strong experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (Catalyst 9800 preferred).
- Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting Cisco Access Points.
- Wireless site survey experience using Ekahau or AirMagnet.
- Strong understanding of RF optimization, channel planning, DCA, and TPC.
- Experience with VLANs, DHCP, CAPWAP, and enterprise switching.
- Knowledge of Cisco DNA Center (DNAC).
- Experience working in large enterprise, manufacturing, or campus environments.
Preferred Skills
- Cisco Spaces experience.
- Experience with Cisco and Arista switching environments.
- CCNP Enterprise (Wireless) or CWNA certification.