Senior Network Engineer (Wireless / Aruba / ISP Infrastructure) – Remote | EST Hours
Position Type: Full-Time | Independent Contractor
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST)
About the Role
At 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 Own
Wireless 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 Network Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Wireless Specialist
- Fully remote with U.S.-based collaboration
Interview Process
- Initial Screening
- Technical Discussion
- Client Interview
- Offer
Apply Now
If you:
- Enjoy working on real network infrastructure
- Have strong troubleshooting and wireless networking skills
- Want hands-on exposure to enterprise and ISP-style environments
- Thrive in technical, fast-moving environments
This role is a strong opportunity to grow within advanced networking and infrastructure operations.