Senior Network Engineer (Aruba Wireless - ISP/WISP Exposure)

Senior Network Engineer (Wireless / Aruba / ISP Infrastructure) - Remote | EST Hours

Position Type: Full-Time | Independent Contractor

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST)

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support and optimize wireless and network infrastructure in a fast-moving technical environment.

This role is focused on:

• Enterprise wireless networking
• Routing & switching
• ISP/WISP-style infrastructure
• Troubleshooting & performance optimization

You’ll work on real-world deployments, network reliability, and infrastructure improvement - not just basic helpdesk tickets.

If you enjoy solving complex network problems and working hands-on with wireless infrastructure, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Wireless Networking (Core Focus)

• Support and deploy enterprise wireless solutions:
• Aruba (preferred)
• Cisco
• Ubiquiti
• Similar platforms
• Configure and troubleshoot:
• Access points
• Wireless controllers
• Cloud-managed systems
• Optimize:
• Coverage
• Performance
• Reliability
• Support wireless troubleshooting and RF-related issues

Network Infrastructure & Routing

• Configure and troubleshoot:
• Routing
• Switching
• VLANs
• Segmentation
• Work with:
• TCP/IP
• OSPF
• BGP
• Support network stability and uptime across environments

ISP / WISP Infrastructure (Strong Plus)

• Work within ISP/WISP-style environments
• Support:
• Point-to-Point (PTP) links
• Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) wireless systems
• Assist with:
• Network monitoring
• Uptime management
• Connectivity troubleshooting

CLI Configuration & Troubleshooting

• Work with CLI-based configurations across network devices
• Diagnose:
• Connectivity issues
• Packet loss
• Performance bottlenecks
• Outages
• Use monitoring and packet analysis tools to identify root causes

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You are hands-on and comfortable troubleshooting live environments
• You enjoy solving infrastructure and connectivity issues
• You are comfortable working independently in remote environments
• You can communicate technical issues clearly to teams and stakeholders
• You think proactively about reliability and performance

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in:
• Network engineering
• Network support
• Infrastructure support
• Strong understanding of:
• Routing & switching
• Wireless networking
• TCP/IP fundamentals
• Comfortable with:
• CLI configurations
• Network troubleshooting
• Infrastructure diagnostics
• Experience working with:
• Aruba (preferred but not required)
• Cisco
• MikroTik
• Ubiquiti
• Similar networking platforms

Nice to Have

• Aruba wireless experience
• ISP / WISP environment exposure
• RF planning or wireless optimization experience
• Networking certifications:
• CCNA
• CCNP
• Aruba certifications
• MikroTik certifications
• Experience with:
• Monitoring systems
• Packet capture tools
• Network uptime optimization

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Configure and troubleshoot network devices
• Support wireless deployments and optimization
• Investigate connectivity and performance issues
• Monitor infrastructure reliability and uptime
• Collaborate with teams on network improvements
• Resolve technical incidents and escalations

In short:

You help maintain stable, high-performing wireless and network infrastructure across real-world production environments.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Network uptime and reliability
• Resolution time for technical issues
• Wireless performance and coverage optimization
• Successful deployment and configuration accuracy
• Reduced recurring infrastructure issues

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on real infrastructure environments
• Strong exposure to wireless + ISP/WISP networking
• High-impact technical ownership
• Opportunity to grow into:
• Lead Network Engineer
• Infrastructure Architect
• Wireless Specialist
• Fully remote with U.S.-based collaboration

Interview Process

• Initial Screening
• Technical Discussion
• Client Interview
• Offer

Apply Now

If you:

• Enjoy working on real network infrastructure
• Have strong troubleshooting and wireless networking skills
• Want hands-on exposure to enterprise and ISP-style environments
• Thrive in technical, fast-moving environments

This role is a strong opportunity to grow within advanced networking and infrastructure operations.