Senior Network Engineer (Aruba Wireless - ISP/WISP Exposure)

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.