Senior Wireless Network Engineer​/Architect-Cisco And Mist

Description

TEKsystems is currently seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer/Architect for a 6-month contract with potential to extend up to 2-years. This position will be 100% On-Site located in Santa Clara, California.

• Design the wireless network architecture for new sites and support the deployment of the network.
• Research new technologies and present ideas to senior leadership to justify design decisions for new office builds.

• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in wireless site reliability engineering, wireless network operations, or related areas.
• Solid grasp of underlying network and security components leveraged in a wireless network.
• Strong familiarity with WLAN controllers – especially Mist.
• Understanding RF fundamentals, site surveys, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation. Capable of building and interpreting wireless site heatmaps and optimizing for events, tuning wireless networks for scalability and high availability.
• Proven track record in network operations, including general network technologies such as TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, VPN, L2 switching.
• Experience in one or more of the following programming/scripting languages:
  Python, Perl, Bash.
• Familiarity with network management tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Alert Manager, Nautobot/Netbox, Netdisco.
• Knowledge of Linux system fundamentals is a plus.
• Systematic problem‑solving approach, excellent communication skills, sense of ownership and drive.
• Track record of taking operational signals through SNMP, Syslog, synthetics to solve operational challenges. Background in building and/or leveraging synthetics such as UXI, Signal7, Wyebot to measure wireless availability and user experience.
• Ability to debug and optimize code; automate routine tasks.
• Experience with Mellanox/Cumulus Linux, Mist Wireless, Cisco Wireless.
• Experience with WLAN security components such as ISE.
• Previous SRE experience.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA. 100% On‑Site.

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00 per hour.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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