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

Senior Network Engineer (Wireless / Aruba / ISP Infrastructure) – Remote | EST HoursPosition Type: Full-Time | Independent Contractor

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

About the RoleAt 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 OwnWireless 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 Netwo...