Wireless Network Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN

Wireless Network Engineer Job Description

Wireless network engineers design, configure and troubleshoot a company's wireless LAN and other wireless technologies. Candidates need strong analytical and problem-solving skills and practical experience in wireless equipment, standards, protocols and WLAN design. They provide support for customer and/or internal wireless LAN network operations, perform maintenance and security implementations, and collaborate with key team members to provide strategies for better systems performance. Employers usually seek a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent work experience), plus five or more years’ experience with enterprise-level wireless LAN support and technologies in a multivendor environment. Certifications such as the Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE), Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Wireless (CCIE Wireless) are also helpful.

Typical wireless network engineer duties:

Deploying, troubleshooting and maintaining wireless networks, including all engineering-specific and resource requirements for network hardware and software

Providing recommendations for network architecture and optimization for wireless and mobile technology

Documenting network infrastructure and design

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Cisco Technologies

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

VLAN

OSPF

VPN Technologies

Router Switches

Troubleshoot

Configuration Management

Workstatioin Support

Implement Strategies

Salary for Wireless Network Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN

97230 - 137340

25th percentile

97230

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

118440

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

137340

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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