Senior Wireless Network Engineer

What is the role

As a Senior Wireless Network Engineer, you'll take the lead on a high-impact migration project, transitioning a campus-wide wireless infrastructure from Cisco to Juniper Mist within a global enterprise setting. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on expertise, overseeing daily operations, mentoring wireless engineers, and ensuring high-performing network infrastructure. Strong proficiency in Juniper Mist and Fortinet firewalls is required.

This is a 21-month contract position.

Other duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Lead architecture, deployment, and optimization of Juniper Mist wireless systems
• Use Mist AI and Marvis to drive proactive performance enhancements
• Supervise and coordinate a team of wireless engineers to meet project milestones and performance KPIs
• Oversee Fortinet firewall configurations and wireless edge security integration
• Conduct advanced wireless site surveys and RF planning for multi-site deployments
• Document topologies, wireless heat maps, policies, and troubleshooting procedures
• Collaborate with network security, systems, and cloud teams to ensure secure wireless access

Work Set-up/Schedule

· Permanent WFH

· :00 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Who we are looking for

Successful candidate must possess:

• Must have 7–10 years' experience in enterprise wireless engineering
• Must have 5+ years with Juniper Mist
• Must have 1–3 years' experience managing Fortinet Firewall deployments
• Certified Juniper Mist Specialist: CWNP, CCNP Wireless, JNCIP-ENT preferred; Fortinet NSE 4+ a bonus
• Strong in standards, RF design, wireless security, and AI-driven optimization
• Skilled with Mist dashboard, Marvis, Fort iOS policies, Python, and APIs
• Experienced in NAC, secure guest access, and wireless segmentation
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Permanent WFH

• Non-taxable allowance

• Day 1 HMO + 1 free dependent

• Sunlife Group Insurance

• Health and Wellness Reimbursement Benefits

• Company Salary Loans

• Government contributions

• Assistance with government loan payments

• th month pay

• Night differential pay

• Holiday pay (for hours worked on holidays)

• Mandated Leaves

• Work equipment provided

• Referral bonus

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