Senior Wireless Engineer

Top Skills' Details

1. Cisco Wireless design, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience

2. Experience creating site surveys

3. RTLS wireless infrastructure experience

Description

his role is essential to maintaining and expanding a robust, enterprise-grade wireless infrastructure that supports patient care, clinical operations, and real-time location services (RTLS). The ideal candidate will be a Cisco-certified wireless expert with experience in healthcare environments and a strong understanding of wireless design, deployment, and troubleshooting. The main responsibility of this person will be focusing on wireless infrastructure from a design, troubleshooting, and upkeep standpoint.

This person will serve as the primary wireless engineer for the hospital system, supporting over 5,000 Cisco access points across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities include: Design, deploy, and maintain wireless networks using Cisco 8540 and 9800 series wireless LAN controllers and 3800/2800/9k series APs, Conduct wireless site surveys, heat mapping, and RF analysis to ensure optimal coverage and performance, Collaborate with construction and facilities teams to review blueprints, provide wireless design input, and deliver wiring diagrams and preliminary budgets, Troubleshoot complex wireless issues, including authentication problems (ICE/certificates), device connectivity, and interference.

This person will also support specialized wireless configurations for RTLS, Vocera, and voice-grade SSIDs, Maintain and update documentation using Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, and RTLS mapping tools, Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours or weekend wireless issues as needed, and will work closely with network engineers, clinical staff, and end users to ensure seamless wireless experiences across all departments.

Requirements:

Cisco Certified (CCNP Wireless or equivalent strongly preferred).

Deep knowledge of Cisco wireless infrastructure, including: 8540 and 9800 series WLCs, 2800/3800/9k series APs, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Experience in healthcare environments, with an understanding of the unique challenges of securing and supporting medical devices.

Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum, and wireless security protocols.

Experience with RTLS, Vocera, and voice-over-Wi-Fi deployments.

Ability to interpret construction plans and collaborate with facilities teams on new builds and renovations.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clinical staff, nurses, and doctors.

Candidates must be local to Jackson, MS and be available for on-site support as needed. Flexibly hybrid work is available, but candidates must be able to respond to urgent onsite issues.

Skills

Wireless, Voice & data, Network engineering, Access points, Lan, Wi-fi, cisco wireless, cisco networking, cisco ise, wireless design, wireless network, wireless access point, wireless lan, real time location system, radio frequency

Top Skills Details

Wireless,Voice & data,Network engineering,Access points,Lan,Wi-fi,cisco wireless,cisco networking,cisco ise,wireless design,wireless network,wireless access point,wireless lan

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, and Stanley RTLS.

Familiarity with wireless authentication methods, including certificate-based and ISE integration.

Ability to analyze and resolve ICE-related issues and optimize wireless onboarding processes.

This person must be able to communicate and interact with end users.

o  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

Experience Level

Expert Level