Principal Engineer- Wireless Operations

Description
The Principal Engineer I - Wireless / WiFi Operations serves as the Director's trusted technical leader and deployment authority within the Wireless WiFi Operations organization. This individual owns a technical domain end-to-end and acts as the final technical review before production deployments occur.
Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and approving Tier 2 engineers' MOPs, configurations, and deployment plans
• Owning wireless infrastructure platforms such as wireless controllers, AAA/RADIUS, WAG/BNG, firewalls, ACLs, or automation platforms
• Executing firmware upgrades, maintenance windows, configuration campaigns, and hardware replacements
• Serving as a Tier 3 escalation resource during production incidents
• Performing root cause analysis and working directly with vendor TAC organizations
• Developing operational automation using Python, Ansible, CI/CD, and APIs
• Auditing and remediating standards compliance across the network
• Mentoring engineers and elevating overall technical capability
• Partnering with planning, design, operations, NOC, and vendor teams
• Communicating effectively with technical teams and executive leadership during outages and operational events

Skills
Network engineering, AAA/RADIUS Troubleshooting, CLI Administration, Python Automation, Wireless/WiFi Operations, Ruckus SmartZone (vSZ), Nokia SR-series Routers (SROS), Ansible, Splunk, Grafana
Top Skills Details
Network engineering,AAA/RADIUS Troubleshooting,CLI Administration,Python Automation,Wireless/WiFi Operations
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technical environment includes Ruckus SmartZone controllers, Nokia AAA and WAG/BNG routers, Cisco ASA firewalls, Juniper SRX firewalls, Ruckus ICX switches, A10 load balancers, Python, Ansible, GitLab CI, FastAPI, Splunk, Grafana, Jira, Remedy, and NOC operational platforms.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $190000.00/yr.
in progress of getting this information
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Greenwood Village,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company 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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