Wireless Deployment Engineer/Wireless Engineer

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.