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Wireless Network Engineer in Sacramento, CA

Wireless Network Engineer Job Description

Wireless network engineers design, configure and troubleshoot a company's wireless LAN and other wireless technologies. Candidates need strong analytical and problem-solving skills and practical experience in wireless equipment, standards, protocols and WLAN design. They provide support for customer and/or internal wireless LAN network operations, perform maintenance and security implementations, and collaborate with key team members to provide strategies for better systems performance. Employers usually seek a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent work experience), plus five or more years’ experience with enterprise-level wireless LAN support and technologies in a multivendor environment. Certifications such as the Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE), Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Wireless (CCIE Wireless) are also helpful.

Typical wireless network engineer duties:

Deploying, troubleshooting and maintaining wireless networks, including all engineering-specific and resource requirements for network hardware and softwareProviding recommendations for network architecture and optimization for wireless and mobile technologyDocumenting network infrastructure and design

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Salary for Wireless Network Engineer in Sacramento, CA
134520 - 192090
Low
134520
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
163875
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
192090
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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