South Africa
1 month ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Contractor
Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
South Africa
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

  • Senior Network Engineer (Wireless / Aruba / ISP Infrastructure) – Remote | EST Hours
  • Position Type: Full-Time | Independent Contractor
  • Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST)

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support and optimize wireless and network infrastructure in a fast-moving technical environment.

This role is focused on

  • Enterprise wireless networking
  • Routing & switching
  • ISP/WISP-style infrastructure
  • Troubleshooting & performance optimization

You’ll work on real-world deployments, network reliability, and infrastructure improvement — not just basic helpdesk tickets.

If you enjoy solving complex network problems and working hands-on with wireless infrastructure, this role is a strong fit.

Support and deploy enterprise wireless solutions

  • Aruba (preferred)
  • Cisco
  • Ubiquiti
  • Similar platforms

Configure and troubleshoot

  • Access points
  • Wireless controllers
  • Cloud-managed systems

Optimize

  • Coverage
  • Performance
  • Reliability
  • Support wireless troubleshooting and RF-related issues
  • Network Infrastructure & Routing

Configure and troubleshoot

  • Routing
  • Switching
  • VLANs
  • Segmentation

Work with

  • TCP/IP
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • Support network stability and uptime across environments
  • ISP / WISP Infrastructure (Strong Plus)
  • Work within ISP/WISP-style environments

Support

Point-to-Point (PTP) links

Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) wireless systems

Assist with

  • Network monitoring
  • Uptime management
  • Connectivity troubleshooting
  • CLI Configuration & Troubleshooting
  • Work with CLI-based configurations across network devices

Experience in

  • Network engineering
  • Network support
  • Infrastructure support

Strong understanding of

  • Routing & switching
  • Wireless networking
  • TCP/IP fundamentals

Comfortable with

  • CLI configurations
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Infrastructure diagnostics

Experience with

  • Monitoring systems
  • Packet capture tools
  • Network uptime optimization
  • What a Typical Day Looks Like
  • Configure and troubleshoot network devices
  • Support wireless deployments and optimization
  • Investigate connectivity and performance issues
  • Monitor infrastructure reliability and uptime
  • Collaborate with teams on network improvements
  • Resolve technical incidents and escalations

In short

You help maintain stable, high-performing wireless and network infrastructure across real-world production environments.

  • Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • Network uptime and reliability
  • Resolution time for technical issues
  • Wireless performance and coverage optimization
  • Successful deployment and configuration accuracy
  • Reduced recurring infrastructure issues
  • Why This Role Stands Out
  • Work on real infrastructure environments
  • Strong exposure to wireless + ISP/WISP networking
  • High-impact technical ownership

Opportunity to grow into

  • Lead Network Engineer
  • Infrastructure Architect
  • Wireless Specialist
  • Fully remote with U.S.-based collaboration

If you

  • Enjoy working on real network infrastructure
  • Have strong troubleshooting and wireless networking skills
  • Want hands-on exposure to enterprise and ISP-style environments
  • Thrive in technical, fast-moving environments

This role is a strong opportunity to grow within advanced networking and infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

Wireless Networking (Core Focus)

Requirements

Diagnose

  • Connectivity issues
  • Packet loss
  • Performance bottlenecks
  • Outages
  • Use monitoring and packet analysis tools to identify root causes
  • What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • You are hands-on and comfortable troubleshooting live environments
  • You enjoy solving infrastructure and connectivity issues
  • You are comfortable working independently in remote environments
  • You can communicate technical issues clearly to teams and stakeholders
  • You think proactively about reliability and performance
  • Required Experience & Skills

Experience working with

  • Aruba (preferred but not required)
  • Cisco
  • MikroTik
  • Ubiquiti
  • Similar networking platforms

Nice to Have

  • Aruba wireless experience
  • ISP / WISP environment exposure
  • RF planning or wireless optimization experience

Networking certifications

  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • Aruba certifications
  • MikroTik certifications

About the Company

Work directly with leadership in a highly visible role.

Operate at the forefront of AI, marketing, and automation.

Gain exposure across content, growth, outreach, events, and operations.

Significant ownership and creative freedom.

Opportunity to build systems that directly impact business growth.

Fully remote work environment.

Additional Information

  • Initial Screening
  • Technical Discussion
  • Client Interview
  • Offer
  • Apply Now
Role:
Senior Network Engineer (Aruba Wireless - ISP/WISP Exposure)
Job Type:
Contractor

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