Wireless Network SME

What this Job Entails:

We are seeking a highly skilled Wireless Network SME to lead the design, architecture, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise wireless infrastructure across global campuses and mission-critical environments.

This role will serve as the technical authority for wireless technologies, partnering with Network Engineering, NOC, and SRE teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, and secure wireless connectivity supporting engineering, research, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end wireless network architecture and design for global campuses, labs, and enterprise environments

• Design high-density Wi-Fi deployments (WiFi 6/6E/7)

• Conduct predictive and post-deployment RF site surveys

• Develop global standards for wireless deployment, configuration, and performance optimization

• Evaluate and implement emerging wireless technologies (e.g., Private 5G, CBRS)

Engineering & Optimization

• Perform RF planning, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation

• Optimize wireless performance for high-density user and device environments

• Develop capacity planning models and scalability strategies

• Implement wireless QoS strategies to support latency-sensitive applications

Operations & Escalation

• Act as L3/L4 escalation point for complex wireless incidents

• Partner with NOC teams to define monitoring standards and operational runbooks

• Collaborate with Network SRE teams on automation, telemetry, and reliability improvements

• Define wireless SLAs and performance metrics

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure wireless authentication frameworks (802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS, NAC integration)

• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards

• Support network segmentation and zero-trust initiatives

Documentation & Governance

• Develop and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation

• Drive vendor evaluations and technical RFP processes

• Establish global wireless design and deployment standards

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise wireless networking

• Deep expertise in WiFi 6 / 6E (WiFi 7 preferred)

• Strong RF design and spectrum analysis experience

• Experience supporting large-scale, global enterprise environments

• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of 802.11 standards, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, and NAC solutions

• Experience conducting and interpreting RF site surveys (Ekahau or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• CWNP certifications (CWNE, CWDP, CWAP)

• Experience with Private 5G or CBRS

• Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible, APIs)

Salary Range

$98,040.00 - $154,800.00 USD (Salary)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law