Job Overview
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