Senior Technical Consultant, Enterprise Wireless Networking
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise network solutions across campus, branch, and datacenter environments
Lead technical discovery, architecture, design workshops, and deployment activities for client engagements
Develop high-quality low-level and high-level design documentation, implementation plans, and test plans
Configure, validate, and troubleshoot routing and switching platforms in complex production environments
Perform wireless site surveys, predictive designs, and post-deployment validation using Ekahau
Design and implement enterprise wireless solutions with a focus on coverage, capacity, roaming, and performance
Deploy and support Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement
Provide technical leadership during implementation, migration, cutover, and optimization activities
Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to technical best practices within the enterprise networking team
Support pre-sales efforts through solution reviews, level-of-effort input, and technical recommendations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related experience
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network solutions
CCNP certification required, with strong focus on routing, switching, and BGP
Strong knowledge of BGP design, implementation, policy control, path selection, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments
CWNA certification required
Proven network design experience in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with enterprise routing and switching platforms, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, protocols, and architectures
Hands-on experience conducting wireless surveys and wireless design using Ekahau
Experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks
Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments and policy-based access control
Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, and DHCP/DNS fundamentals
Ability to create clear technical documentation, diagrams, implementation plans, and client deliverables
Strong communication, presentation, and customer-facing consulting skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities across project-based work
Preferred Qualifications
CWNE certification preferred
Experience with enterprise network assessments, refreshes, migrations, and greenfield deployments
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, Aruba, and Juniper switching and wireless platforms
Experience with Meraki wireless platforms preferred
Experience integrating ISE with wired and wireless access environments
Experience working in a consulting, professional services, or client-facing delivery role
Additional relevant certifications in enterprise networking or wireless technologies
This role requires strong experience designing and implementing enterprise networks, with particular emphasis on routing, switching, BGP, wireless, and network access control. Candidates must hold a CCNP focused on routing and switching and a CWNA, with CWNE preferred. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience, hands-on Ekahau wireless survey and design expertise, and Cisco ISE experience in enterprise environments.
Success Profile
The successful candidate is a strong enterprise networking consultant who can independently lead design and implementation efforts, communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, and deliver reliable solutions that meet client requirements. This person should be equally comfortable in architecture discussions, hands-on deployment work, and post-implementation troubleshooting.
Work Environment and Travel
Ability to travel occasionally within the United States as required for client meetings, site surveys, implementations, and cutover support
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in client-facing environments
Sample Reporting Structure
This role typically reports to a Principal Technical Consultant Lead of the Enterprise Networking Team and the Sr. Director of Service Delivery within the Network practice.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation, bonus eligibility, and benefits will be aligned with AHEAD's standard structure for senior-level consulting roles and will be based on experience, certifications, and overall qualifications.
