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

At Pavago · South Africa

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“Senior Network Engineer (Wireless / Aruba / ISP Infrastructure) – Remote | EST Hours”

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Posted
24 May 2026
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8 October 2026
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Job description

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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

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* 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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