Job#: 3034347

Job Description:

Network Engineer III (Wi-Fi)

📍 Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

🕒 Duration: 6–9 Month Contract

💰 Pay Rate: $60–$65/hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer III (Wi-Fi) to join a leading healthcare-focused technology environment in the Seattle area. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in enterprise wireless networking, who enjoys working in large-scale, mission-critical environments.

You’ll play a key role in designing, upgrading, and maintaining modern Wi-Fi infrastructure, including transitions to Cisco platforms, while supporting advanced technologies like Forescout NAC and Cisco SDA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and support enterprise wireless (Wi-Fi) networks
• Upgrade and optimize wireless environments on Cisco platforms
• Evaluate and improve existing network infrastructure
• Perform RF design, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Support Forescout NAC and Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)
• Lead or assist with network maintenance, upgrades, and deployments
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve connectivity (corporate, BYOD, guest)
• Troubleshoot complex issues and serve as a Level 3 escalation point
• Automate repetitive engineering tasks and contribute to process improvements

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience with enterprise Wi-Fi / wireless networking
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking fundamentals
• Experience with Forescout NAC and/or Cisco SDA
• Hands-on experience with network design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• CCNA certification (required)

Preferred Experience

• 5–10+ years of networking experience in enterprise environments
• Advanced certifications such as CCNP or CCIE (preferred)
• Experience with:
  • Cisco networking platforms (IOS, NX-OS, etc.)
  • Wireless RF optimization and performance tuning
  • Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Cisco DNAC, Spectrum)
  • Exposure to advanced networking technologies (MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, etc.)

Work Environment

• Hybrid role: mostly remote with occasional onsite support as needed
• Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM PST
• Some travel may be required to nearby locations (Tacoma & Olympia, WA)

Why This Role?

• Work on large-scale, impactful infrastructure in a healthcare setting
• Opportunity to lead modern wireless transformations
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams
• Competitive compensation with potential for extension

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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