Job Summary

SHI is seeking a skilled and innovative Consultant - Wireless Engineering to join our team and play a pivotal role in surveying, designing, deploying, migrating, and upgrading wireless communication solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in wireless networking technologies (e.g., Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Mist, Arista, etc.), strong analytical abilities, and a customer-first mindset.This includes initiating and participating in projects comprised of both technical and non-technical team members.The Consultant - Wireless Engineering will possess excellent communication collaboration skills and the ability to elevate team members via mentoring and knowledge sharing.

This position is a remote position with a home office setup as determined by SHI management.The candidate must be willing to travel nationwide with occasional trips to Canada. Travel will constitute approximately 80% of the work schedule.

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

Architect and implement wireless network solutions for SHI’s customers, leveraging industry-leading technologies (i.e., Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, etc.)

Conduct comprehensive predictive (remote), redesign, and validation surveys utilizing the latest survey tools (i.e., Ekahau, APOS, vendor APs, etc.) to assess and recommend optimal wireless configurations

Plan and deploy wireless LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards

Ensure proper capacity planning for wireless networks to support an increasing number of devices, applications, and users, especially in high-density environments

Implement and maintain wireless security protocols, including WPA3, 802.1X, VPNs, and encryption techniques, to ensure compliance with security standards

Collaborate with other teams (e.g., network, security, and engineers) to ensure the wireless network integrates seamlessly with the overall IT infrastructure

Assists leadership with strategy and develops technical roadmaps for future Wireless services

Serve as the subject matter expert on wireless customer projects/workshops and be accountable for the project outcomes

Collect, produce, and update deployment and design documentation

Develop, update, and continually improve Wireless offerings / tools

Act as a trusted advisor for our technical sales teams, assist with opportunity discovery, participate in customer solution/engagement scoping, and sales enablement efforts

Identify, develop, and document best practices/recommendations (people/process/ technology)

Develop and deliver SOWs, reports, lessons learned, presentations, and supporting documentation for both Customer engagements and internal discussions

Stay up to date with the latest wireless technologies, trends, and best practices, and recommend solutions that enhance the user experience and network performance

Obtain applicable technical certifications, directed by annual professional development plans leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Technical degree, or related work experience (Network Engineering / Computer Science)

Minimum 5 years of Wireless Engineer / Network Engineer experience with increasing responsibility

Minimum 5 years of experience consulting, designing, implementing, and integrating Wireless Solutions

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in consulting services

Available to travel to client sites

Proven experience as a Wireless Engineer, Network Engineer, or in a similar role, with hands on experience in wireless network design, deployment, and troubleshooting

Strong knowledge of wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 5GHz, 6GHz, and 2.4GHz frequencies, and related protocols (e.g., WPA2, WPA3)

Expertise in the design, configuration, and optimization of wireless LANs, including configuring access points (APs), controllers, wireless bridges, and managing large-scale wireless network environments

Experience with wireless site survey tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet) to assess and plan coverage, capacity, and performance for wireless networks

Experience networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and technologies related to wireless networks (VLANs, QoS, traffic shaping)

Experience working with cloud-based wireless management solutions (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, ArubaCloud, Arista CloudVision) is a plus

Experience with GPS, Wi-Fi, and Cellular antenna technology

Experience in initiating and leading consultative network projects initiatives

Required Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex wireless network issues

Excellent consultative skills in addressing wireless, networking, and security challenges

Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a team culture

Passion for innovation, technology, networking, and continued learning/improvement

Excellent written, presentation, whiteboarding, and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational, time management, and influential skills

Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences

Proven situational leadership and timely decision-making skills

Passionate about successful customer outcomes

Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally externally)

Ability to work both individually and in a team environment

Must be results-driven with a strong sense of urgency

Attention to detail and follow-up skills are critical

Ability to become a customer advocate / trusted advisor

Certifications Required

Certifications Required

Ekahau

CCNA

CWS / CWT / CWNA / CWDP (at least 1)

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

CWDP

JNCIA Design / JNCIA-MistAI

Unique Requirements

This position requires 80% of travel to customer sites and eventsAdditional Information

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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Job Locations US-Remote | US-TX-Austin | US-NJ-Somerset

Requisition ID 2025-19025

Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Structure Base Plus Bonus

Category Technical Presales/Post Sales