Network Consulting Engineer

Flint is a provider of professional services including Specialist Consultancy, Managed Services Specialist Resourcing to the telecommunications and IT sectors. Flint combines decades of telecoms and networking experience, coupled with the business insight, project management skills and resourcing capabilities that make mobile data projects happen quickly and efficiently. We do business in over 20 countries around the world, delivering our services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 mobile network operators and vendors. For our client we are currently looking for a :

Job Title: Network Consulting Engineer

on a freelance contract (Jan-July 2025)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consulting Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on planning, designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced networking solutions for enterprise-level customers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of wireless networks, systems integration, and modern network technologies while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Collaboration:

-Partner with customers to design, implement, and optimize networking solutions tailored to business needs.

-Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful deployment and integration of solutions.

-Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.

• Technical Leadership:

-Take ownership of solution design, high-level and low-level design documentation, and implementation plans.

-Build and manage test environments to validate complex problems and compatibility issues.

-Develop and deliver customer-specific documentation, collateral, and knowledge transfer sessions.

• Solution Delivery and Optimization:

-Lead the execution of delivery projects, ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes.

-Drive technology transitions and influence solution architectures.

-Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot complex network products and solutions.

• Problem Resolution and Innovation:

-Act as a focal point for resolving complex customer issues across diverse technology domains.

-Leverage expertise to create reusable intellectual property, such as scripts and automation tools.

-Continuously improve methodologies and share knowledge with the wider team.

Key Expertise and Competencies:

• Expertise in wireless technologies, including:
• Advanced knowledge of Wireless LAN Controllers (e.g., 9800 WLC architecture).
• RF knowledge across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
• Experience with wireless endpoint integration, identity services (e.g., ISE), and location-based services.
• Familiarity with software-defined networking and embedded wireless controllers.
• Proven ability to work in dynamic environments under tight deadlines, with a global team of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience in networking, wireless solutions, or IT infrastructure.
• Industry certifications are a plus, including:
• Equivalent experience to CCIE Wireless (preferred).
• CCNP Wireless, CCNP Routing & Switching.
• CWNP or similar certifications related to 802.11 networks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center for AP and WLC management.
• Knowledge of security-enabled WLANs, guest WLANs, and centralized web authentication.
• Familiarity with tools and practices related to software-defined access (SDA).

Job Scope:

• Collaborate with a wide range of technical professionals and stakeholders across the globe.
• Provide input and expertise for pre-sales engagements and solution demonstrations.
• Influence technology strategies and ensure resource optimization for customer success.

Join our team and help drive impactful technological transformations for our customers!