
Wireless Network Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Services
Required skills
- IEEE 802.11
- encryption protocols
- 802.1x
- RADIUS
- EAP-TLS
- multi-vendor solutions
- Tier 3 escalation
- networking challenges
- wireless infrastructure
- WIDS
Nice to have
- automation
- tooling
- scripting
- Ansible
- Python
- AI
Role summary
Apple's IS&T organization is seeking a Wireless Network Reliability Engineer to innovate and implement wireless infrastructure for Apple Retail Stores. This role involves working with IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS across multi-vendor solutions. As a Tier 3 escalation point, you will tackle complex networking challenges, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and evaluate new technologies. The position requires deep technical expertise in wireless networking, RF engineering, and network protocols, with a strong focus on operational excellence. Experience with high-density deployments and various wireless technologies from Cisco, Aruba, Mist, and Meraki is essential.
Description
As a Wireless Network Reliability Engineer, you’ll solve, design, and implement wireless infrastructure across Apple Retail Stores, working with IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption protocols, 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS, handling multi-vendor solutions. As a Tier 3 escalation point your role involves addressing complex networking challenges, collaborating with vendors, and partnering with Engineering and Architecture to evaluate new technologies. The role requires deep technical skills, a collaborative spirit, curiosity, persistence and a focus on operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years in network engineering; 4+ years focused on wireless solutions, including IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1x, OWE, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS Experienced in high-density wireless network deployments Familiar with wireless technologies from Cisco, Aruba (Wireless Controller, AOS10, IAP, Airwave, ClearPass), Mist Wireless, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ISE, AirOS, IOS-XE, Cisco DNAC, or Splunk Experienced with wireless tools such as Spectrum Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, RF Planning tools, and Site Survey Tools Experienced with of TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), routing, and switching Knowledgeable in wireless client chipset/driver and RF engineering with consideration of regional frequency and power regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Over 10 years of hands-on experience with wireless solutions and wireless network infrastructure Experienced with in automation, tooling, and scripting, with preferred expertise in Ansible and Python Experience in leveraging AI and prompt engineering to manage large datasets to find and solve application, network or RF issues. Certifications CWNA/CWDP/CWSP, Cisco CCNP Wireless / CCIE, Aruba ACMP/ACEP, or equivalent Willingness to participate in scheduled off-hour on-call support several weeks per year,. Active industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE / FCSS / FCP, or equivalent credentials. BS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent job-related experience
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