Cisco Wireless Network Engineer – L2

NEW REQUIREMENT

**pls note that this is a signed contract and we need to hire candidate for this position ASAP.

Branch Requirement Code: 3965, UCMC-Dubai

Position: Cisco Wireless Network Engineer L2

Duration: 1yr ext

Salary: 13000 AED + single benefits (slightly negotiable)

Location: SHARJAH | Client Location - Onsite

Nationality: Any

Applicant Location: UAE preferred

Notice: Immediateless than 1 month.

Pls send CVs on or before Nov 5 Thursday 9am.

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Cisco Wireless Network Engineer L2

About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on L2 Wireless Network Engineer with deep Cisco WLAN expertise. The ideal candidate owns the wireless lifecycle - from RF site surveys and heat-map design through implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting - across enterprise and multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation: Design, configure, and deploy Cisco wireless infrastructure, including Catalyst 9800/9800-S Wireless Controllers, AireOS, and Cisco Aironet/Catalyst access points (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6/6E).
• RF Design & Site Surveys: Perform predictive, passive, and active wireless site surveys; produce and interpret heat maps for coverage, SNR, and noise floor using Ekahau Site Survey / HeatMapper or NetScout AirMagnet Survey; validate designs with AP-on-a-stick testing and post-deployment surveys.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex WLAN issues - roaming, throughput, interference, channel utilization, client association/auth failures - using packet captures (Wireshark), spectrum analyzers, Cisco Prime/DNAC, and controller logs.
• Support wireless upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle refreshes (e.g., AireOS Catalyst, legacy AP refreshes).
• Integrate wireless with security and policy services: Cisco ISE, 802.1X, WPA3, VLANs, QoS, and segmentation.
• Collaborate with wired network, security, and field teams; document designs, configurations, SOPs, and implementation logs.
• Monitor network health, tune RRM/channel/power settings, and ensure SLA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years in enterprise networking with a strong focus on Cisco wireless design, deployment, and support.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco WLCs (9800 series preferred), Aironet/Catalyst APs, and wireless NMS (Prime Infrastructure / DNAC).
• Proven ability to conduct predictive, passive, and active site surveys and produce accurate heat maps (Ekahau and/or AirMagnet).
• Strong troubleshooting skills: RF analysis, spectrum analysis, packet capture, client-side diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of 802.11 fundamentals, roaming protocols (802.11r/k/v), and 2.4/5/6 GHz band planning.
• Working knowledge of supporting wired networking (VLANs, STP, routing, DHCP/DNS).

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA or CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR/EWLSI)
• CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator)
• Experience with high-density deployments (warehouses, stadiums, hospitals, campuses)
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE, WPA3, and zero-trust/segmentation architectures

Soft Skills

• Clear technical communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ownership mindset - drive issues from triage to resolution
• Team collaboration and vendor escalation experience