Sr. Wireless Network Engineer

Role Summary

CBTS is currently seeking an experienced L4 Wireless and Network Engineer to support and lead enterprise-class network and wireless initiatives for a large enterprise environment. This senior-level role requires deep technical expertise in Cisco networking, Meraki, Cisco ISE, and SD-WAN, along with the ability to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize complex network environments. The ideal candidate will act as a technical escalation point, provide architectural guidance, and partner closely with client stakeholders, security teams, and operational teams.

Absolutely no 3rd party submissions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.

Duties

Network & Wireless Engineering

• Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade wired and wireless network solutions using Cisco and Meraki platforms
• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco Meraki WLAN, switching, and security appliances
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and wireless issues
• Serve as Tier 4 (L4) escalation for incidents impacting network performance, availability, or security

Identity, Security & SD-WAN

• Architect, configure, and support Cisco ISE for network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement (802.1X, MAB, guest access)
• Implement and manage SD-WAN solutions (Cisco/Viptela or Meraki SD-WAN), including policy design, traffic steering, and WAN optimization
• Partner with security teams to ensure alignment with enterprise security, compliance, and zero-trust initiatives

Design & Strategy

• Create and maintain network architecture designs, diagrams, standards, and technical documentation
• Evaluate network performance and recommend improvements for scalability, resiliency, and cost optimization
• Lead or contribute to network modernization initiatives, including cloud connectivity and branch transformation

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical lead and mentor for L2/L3 engineers
• Interface directly with enterprise clients, vendors, and stakeholders to gather requirements and present solutions
• Support change management, maintenance windows, and post-implementation reviews
• Participate in incident response, problem management, and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with senior-level responsibility
• Strong hands-on experience with:

Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR)

Cisco Meraki (Wireless, Switches, MX Security, Dashboard management)

Cisco ISE (Policy creation, NAC, certificate-based authentication)

SD-WAN technologies (Cisco Viptela and/or Meraki SD-WAN)

• In-depth understanding of networking fundamentals:
• TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS
• Wireless concepts (RF design, site surveys, roaming, security)
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site enterprise environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Wireless, CCIE
• Experience with cloud networking integrations (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Knowledge of network automation or scripting (Python)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise change management

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer-facing presence and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, prioritize work, and operate independently
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on service excellence

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work with a large enterprise client on modern network technologies
• High-impact role with exposure to architecture, strategy, and leadership
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, stability, and continuous improvement

CBTS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.