Senior Network Engineer

**Job Title:** Network Engineer **Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours \- EST About the Role Pavago is hiring a Network Engineer for a U.S.\-based client specializing in both enterprise networking and Fixed Wireless infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in routing, switching, firewalls, monitoring tools, and hands\-on expertise with Point\-to\-Point (PtP), Point\-to\-Multipoint (PtMP), Cambium, Peplink, Ubiquiti, and Mikrotik. You will ensure networks—wired and wireless—are stable, optimized, and secure. Responsibilities Network Configuration \& Maintenance * Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet). * Implement VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). * Manage Fixed Wireless links including PtP/PtMP deployments, antenna alignment, and link tuning. * Configure wireless platforms such as Peplink, Cambium, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik. * Perform firmware upgrades, backups, and device patching. Fixed Wireless Engineering * Deploy and maintain Point\-to\-Point (PtP) and Point\-to\-Multipoint (PtMP) microwave/wireless links. * Conduct RF surveys, line\-of\-sight checks, and path planning. * Troubleshoot interference, throughput issues, signal drops, and instability. * Configure and optimize radios, dish antennas, APs, CPEs, and relay links. * Work with tools like InControl, cnMaestro, and UISP for monitoring. Monitoring \& Troubleshooting * Monitor wired/wireless networks using PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, InControl, UISP, cnMaestro. * Use Wireshark, TCPdump, and RF vendor tools to diagnose issues. * Resolve escalated incidents and perform RCA documentation. * Investigate routing problems, latency, packet loss, and RF performance issues. Security \& Compliance * Configure firewall rules, ACLs, VPNs, and IPS/IDS technologies. * Secure wireless backhaul segments. * Support compliance frameworks such as PCI\-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR. * Implement segmentation and Zero Trust network models. Performance \& Optimization * Conduct bandwidth and capacity planning for wired and wireless environments. * Optimize failover, redundancy, and load balancing. * Maintain ≥ 99\.9% network uptime. * Improve RF spectrum usage and mitigate interference. Documentation \& Governance * Maintain network diagrams, RF path documentation, radio configs, and topology maps. * Update change logs under ITIL change management. * Document RF surveys, path profiles, and installation reports. Collaboration \& Projects * Participate in new wireless deployments, upgrades, and migrations. * Work with field technicians for physical alignments and on\-site troubleshooting. * Support cloud network integration (AWS VPC, Azure VNets). * Provide recommendations on vendor hardware selection. What Makes You a Great Fit * Strong foundation in routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless networking. * Hands\-on experience with Fixed Wireless (PtP/PtMP). * Excellent troubleshooting instincts and calm under pressure. * Strong documentation and communication skills. * Proactive mindset to anticipate outages or degradation. Required Experience \& Skills (Minimum) * 5\+ years of hands\-on network engineering experience. * Experience with Fixed Wireless (Cambium, Peplink, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik). * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). * Experience with network monitoring and RF tools. * Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent knowledge. * Strong English communication skills. Ideal Experience \& Skills * Experience with microwave or long\-distance wireless links. * Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure). * Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform). * Background supporting multi\-site or ISP networks. What a Typical Day Looks Like * Monitor network health (wired and wireless). * Troubleshoot routing issues, wireless degradation, interference, or outages. * Configure radios, firewalls, VPNs, routing changes. * Support technicians during antenna alignment or installs. * Update documentation after every change. * Recommend improvements to boost performance and reliability. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) * 99\.9% uptime for network and wireless infrastructure. * MTTR within agreed SLA targets. * Healthy RF metrics (RSSI, SNR, throughput). * Zero missed critical patches. * Clear, updated documentation. * Strong client satisfaction and performance feedback. Interview Process * Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Client Interview * Offer \& Background Check \#LI\-AG1