Principal Wi-Fi Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing young energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Principal Wi-Fi Engineer

Remote with 25-50% Travel

12 Months with opportunity to go longer

Pay rate: $90 - $95/hr on W2

Position Overview:

Seeking a Principal Wi-Fi Consultant/Engineering Architect to play a pivotal role in Stadium Wi-Fi practice. As a member of this specialist team you will act as the Design Authority spearheading our most complex high-density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments for high-profile clients in stadium and arena environments.

As an integral member of the team you will work closely with major sports brands venue owners and operators. Your role extends beyond standard network implementation to encompass the entire project lifecycle from initial pre-sales engagement and solution design to implementation governance and post-deployment optimization. A core responsibility is to own the design and guarantee its flawless execution.

This senior-level position calls for an individual with exceptional technical capabilities and communication skills. You will be adept at presenting to stakeholders and proficient in developing comprehensive documentation for solutions designs configurations and test procedures.

Highly Desired Industry Certifications:

• CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert)
• CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional)
• CCIE (Wireless)

Responsibilities:

• Credibility & Consulting: Building credibility and effectively consulting customers during sales calls relying on in-depth industry knowledge to clearly convey intricate technical solutions.
• Pre-sales & Design: Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements estimating Level of Effort (LOE) and applying a deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies.
• Discovery & Assessment: Performing advanced site surveys with tools like drones and 360 cameras to capture detailed data for accurate design and planning.
• Predictive Modelling: Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses to anticipate challenges optimize performance and mitigate risks.
• High-Level Design: Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings to shape the overall project direction.
• Solutions Architect Support: Collaborating on CPE builds BOM validation and design reviews demonstrating a deep understanding of hardware and interoperability.
• Low-Level Design & Delivery: Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.
• Link Between Stakeholders: Acting as the central technical liaison between the customer delivery partners (TPVs) and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Design Validation & Audits: Performing RF design reviews and regular technical audits throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Evaluating Conformance with Design: Evaluating the completed work to determine its conformance with the design and reviewing partner work to ensure it strictly follows specifications.
• Advisory & Escalation: Serving as the technical escalation point for resolving complex issues and providing expert advice on intricate Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• WLAN Implementation Support: Providing guidance on configurations leading advanced troubleshooting and delivering training to delivery partners.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization: Applying deep technical expertise to analyze RF network data and develop optimization strategies for performance tuning.
• Event Support: Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health troubleshooting issues and suggesting optimizations to maintain seamless connectivity.

Requirements:

• Extensive hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g. Extreme Networks Cisco Juniper Aruba).
• Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices protocols and operating systems.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
• 5 years of direct RF engineering experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g. Extreme Networks Cisco Juniper Aruba).
• Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices protocols and operating systems.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
• 5 years of direct RF engineering experience

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