IT Network Engineer - Wireless
About this role
Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!
Why this role matters:
We are seeking a motivated Wireless Network Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to join our Network Engineering team. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks, with a strong emphasis on Aruba wireless infrastructure and ClearPass for secure network access control. The successful candidate will help ensure high availability, performance, and security across office and campus environments.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Aruba Management: Design, deploy, and support enterprise WLAN solutions using Aruba access points, controllers, and Aruba Central.
- ClearPass Administration: Configure and maintain ClearPass for comprehensive network access control (NAC), including 802.1X, guest access, and policy enforcement.
- RF Optimization: Conduct predictive and active site surveys to ensure peak wireless performance, coverage, and capacity.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and manage robust security standards, including WPA3, RADIUS integrations, and wireless security protocols.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to align wireless solutions with the broader network environment.
- Lifecycle & Support: Manage wireless hardware upgrades and provide high-level escalation support for complex connectivity issues.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain precise network documentation and participate in incident response and on-call rotations.
Requirements
- Aruba Specialist: 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Aruba APs, controllers, and Aruba Central management.
- ClearPass Expertise: Proven ability to configure and support Aruba ClearPass for network access control.
- Wireless Proficiency: Deep understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless standards, from legacy protocols to 802.11ax.
- Security & Authentication: Expert knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, WPA2/WPA3, and EAP-TLS certificate-based authentication.
- Core Networking: Strong grasp of essential networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, and DNS.
- Modern Environments: Experience managing wireless infrastructure across multi-site deployments and AWS Cloud environments.
- Analytical Troubleshooting: Skilled at resolving complex connectivity issues while managing priorities in fast-paced, customer-focused settings.
- Experience we consider a plus:
- Experience performing wireless site surveys using tools such as Ekahau.
- Aruba certifications such as ACMA, ACMP, or ACP.
- Exposure to network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
- How you’ll benefit:
- In addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including unlimited discretionary time off. #LI-RE1
About Vonage
Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today. Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.