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

Pavago · via Himalayas ·

TypeContract
LocationSouth Africa
Posted1 hour ago
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.
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