Network Design Engineer / Network Engineer / Network Design

Job Title: Network Design Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid 2-3 days a week)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Summary

• Design enterprise-grade wireless network solutions for manufacturing site and office environments.
• Develop high-density wireless network designs considering coverage, capacity, and interference mitigation strategies.
• Experience in wireless surveys using tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet to ensure optimal AP placements.
• Ensure compliance with customer technology standards, security guidelines, and wireless policies.
• Provide recommendations for AP positioning, RF tuning, channel planning, and optimal antenna selection based on floor challenges (high ceilings, metal interference, etc.).
• Design highly available and scalable LAN/WLAN architectures integrating Cisco & Juniper Wireless.

Cisco & Juniper Switching Experience

• Provide design expertise and hands-on support for Juniper & Cisco switch configurations, VLANs, routing, and QoS policies.
• Collaborate with teams handling switch refresh projects & new builds across sites.
• Assist in integration of wireless infrastructure with Cisco & Juniper switching fabric.
• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with project managers, vendors, and customer IT teams to drive seamless execution.
• Participate in change control and governance processes to align wireless deployments with project timelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex wireless issues across multiple sites and escalate as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Networking & Wireless Expertise:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise wireless & wired network design and implementation.
• Deep expertise in Cisco Wireless & Juniper Wireless solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco or Juniper switches, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and QoS best practices.
• Knowledge with site surveys using Ekahau, AirMagnet, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in RF design principles, antenna selection, AP placement, and interference mitigation.

Wireless Optimization & Security:

• Expertise in RF tuning, channel planning, 802.11 protocols, and wireless QoS.
• Hands-on experience in wireless security mechanisms (WPA2/3, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS).
• Understanding of wireless performance troubleshooting using Cisco Controller, or Juniper Mist AI.