Engineer III/ Wireless

Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurugram area. 

Insight at a Glance 

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Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.  

About the role  

Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Cisco | Aruba | Juniper Mist | Ekahau | Hamina

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise wireless networking solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper Mist wireless platforms, advanced RF design capabilities, and extensive experience using Ekahau and Hamina for predictive modeling, site surveys, and post-deployment validation.

The ideal candidate is a client-facing technical leader who can architect scalable wireless solutions, perform complex troubleshooting, mentor engineering teams, and provide strategic guidance for large-scale wireless modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Wireless Architecture & Design

• Design enterprise-grade wireless networks supporting high-density, mission-critical environments.
• Develop wireless designs using Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper Mist technologies.
• Create predictive wireless designs utilizing Ekahau and Hamina.
• Perform capacity planning, RF tuning, channel planning, and coverage optimization.
• Develop low-level and high-level design documentation, Visio diagrams, and implementation guides.
• Conduct wireless readiness assessments and technology evaluations.

Site Surveys & Validation

• Perform predictive, passive, active, and AP-on-a-stick surveys.
• Utilize Ekahau Sidekick and other RF tools to analyze spectrum utilization and interference.
• Validate wireless designs through onsite surveys and post-installation assessments.
• Produce heat maps, coverage reports, validation surveys, and executive summaries.
• Identify coverage gaps, co-channel interference, roaming issues, and performance bottlenecks.

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead wireless deployments, upgrades, and migration projects.
• Execute wireless migrations between vendors, including Cisco to Mist and Aruba modernization initiatives.
• Configure and optimize controllers, cloud-managed platforms, and access points.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation activities and maintenance windows.
• Support large-scale campus, warehouse, distribution center, healthcare, education, and enterprise deployments.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot complex wireless issues involving:
• RF interference
• Roaming failures
• Client connectivity
• Authentication and onboarding
• Performance degradation
• Voice and video quality issues
• Analyze packet captures and wireless traces.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Support escalation efforts for critical wireless incidents.

Client & Team Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead design workshops, planning sessions, and technical presentations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, security teams, and operations teams.
• Provide technical review and approval of wireless designs and implementation plans.

Documentation & Standards

• Develop:
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Design documents
• Survey reports
• As-built documentation
• Operational runbooks
• Establish and enforce wireless design standards and best practices.

Required Technical Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of enterprise wireless networking experience.
• 5+ years designing and deploying enterprise WLAN solutions.
• Experience leading large-scale wireless projects from assessment through implementation.
• Demonstrated client-facing consulting and engineering experience.

Wireless Technologies

• Cisco Catalyst Wireless
• Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center
• Cisco 9800 Controllers
• Cisco Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 technologies
• Aruba Central
• Aruba Mobility Controllers
• Aruba AOS-CX
• Aruba ClearPass
• Juniper Mist Cloud
• Mist APs
• Marvis AI
• Mist SLE Analytics
• Location Services and AI-Driven Operations

RF & Design Expertise

• Advanced understanding of:
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
• RF propagation
• Capacity planning
• Channel planning
• QoS
• Roaming optimization
• Wireless security
• WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
• 802.1X authentication
• Expert proficiency with:
• Ekahau AI Pro
• Ekahau Sidekick
• Hamina Wireless
• Spectrum Analysis Tools

Networking

• Switching and routing fundamentals
• VLANs
• DHCP
• DNS
• STP
• BGP
• OSPF
• Multicast
• PoE
• Network security fundamentals
• Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass integration

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• CWNA
• CWDP
• CWSP
• CWAP
• CWNE (desired)
• CCNP Enterprise
• CCIE Enterprise Wireless (desired)
• JNCIA-MistAI
• JNCIS-MistAI
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP)

Additional Skills

• Automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell)
• Wireless analytics platforms
• IoT and location services
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• SD-WAN integration
• Cloud-managed networking solutions

Soft Skills

• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to present technical concepts to executive audiences.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

What you can expect  

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year. 

• Medical Insurance 

• Health Benefits 

• Professional Development: Learning Platform and Certificate Reimbursement 

• Shift Allowance 

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.