Fixed Wireless Network Engineer

**Job Title:** Fixed Wireless Network Engineer (PtP / PtMP / ISP) **Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours \- EST About the Role Pavago is hiring a Fixed Wireless Network Engineer for a U.S.\-based client specialising in enterprise networking and ISP\-grade wireless backhaul. This role blends routing/switching, firewalls, and hands\-on fixed wireless engineering (PtP, PtMP, Cambium, Peplink, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik). You will ensure networks—wired and wireless—are stable, optimised, secure, and well\-documented. This role also includes leadership duties, including mentoring junior engineers, guiding field technicians, and enforcing best practices across the network team. Responsibilities Network Configuration \& Maintenance * Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet). * Implement VLANs, VPNs, QoS, ACLs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). * Manage Fixed Wireless links including PtP/PtMP deployments, antenna alignment, and link optimization. * Configure and maintain wireless platforms (Peplink, Cambium, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik). * Perform firmware upgrades, backup management, and device patching. • Fixed Wireless Engineering * Deploy and maintain PtP/PtMP microwave/wireless links. * Conduct RF surveys, LOS checks, Fresnel zone analysis, and path planning. * Troubleshoot interference, throughput drops, latency, jitter, and instability. * Optimize radios, dish antennas, APs, CPEs, and relay links. * Use monitoring tools such as InControl, cnMaestro, UISP. Monitoring \& Troubleshooting * Monitor networks using PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, InControl, UISP, and cnMaestro. * Use Wireshark, TCPdump, RF tools to diagnose network and RF issues. * Resolve escalated incidents and produce RCA documentation. * Investigate routing problems, packet loss, latency, and RF performance degradation. Security \& Compliance * Configure firewall rules, segmentation, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and secure VPNs. * Protect wireless backhaul infrastructure using Zero Trust principles. * Support compliance frameworks (PCI\-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR). Leadership, Management \& Training * Provide technical leadership for network operations and wireless engineering. * Train and mentor junior engineers, NOC technicians, and field installers. * Create troubleshooting guides, SOPs, and installation standards. * Review and approve configurations before deployment. * Lead remote field teams during antenna alignment, tower work, and complex installations. * Coordinate cross\-functional communication with project managers, support teams, and client leadership. * Enforce best practices for routing, switching, wireless tuning, and change management. Performance \& Optimization * Conduct bandwidth and capacity planning. * Improve redundancy, load balancing, and failover logic. * Maintain ≥ 99\.9% uptime across wired and wireless environments. * Reduce interference and optimize RF channel usage. Documentation \& Governance * Maintain network diagrams, RF path profiles, configs, and topology maps. * Update change logs using ITIL change management standards. * Produce RF survey reports, installation documentation, and audit\-ready artifacts. Collaboration \& Projects * Participate in new wireless deployments, upgrades, migrations, and RF redesigns. * Work closely with field teams during physical alignments and site installs. * Support cloud integrations (AWS VPC, Azure VNets). * Advise on hardware selection for routers, radios, switches, and antennas. What Makes You a Great Fit * Strong foundation in routing/switching \+ hands\-on wireless engineering. * Experience with PtP/PtMP (Cambium, Peplink, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik). * Strong troubleshooting instincts and calm under pressure. * Clear communicator and strong documentation habits. * Leadership mindset: able to guide junior engineers and technicians. Required Experience (Minimum) * 5\+ years of hands\-on network engineering. * Fixed Wireless experience (Cambium, Peplink, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik). * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). * Experience with RF tools and monitoring systems. * Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent. * Excellent English communication. Preferred Experience * Microwave or long\-distance RF links. * AWS/Azure cloud networking. * Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform). * ISP or WISP network operations experience. • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * 99\.9% uptime. * MTTR within SLA. * Healthy RF metrics (RSSI, SNR, throughput). * Zero missed critical patches. * Clear, accurate documentation. * Strong client satisfaction. • **Interview Process:** * Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Client Interview * Offer \& Background Check \#LI\-AG1