Enterprise Engineer Sr- (Sr Wireless Network Engineer)
About The Position
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Enterprise Engineer Sr- (Sr Wireless Network Engineer) within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. We are seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of large‑scale Aruba wireless networks in a complex enterprise environment. This role requires deep expertise in Aruba WLAN architecture, ClearPass policy services, and internet offload and guest access designs, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and user experience across thousands of endpoints and locations. The ideal candidate is hands‑on and design‑oriented, with strong operational maturity and an appreciation for modern NetOps practices. This includes working within Agile delivery models and partnering with automation and platform teams to ensure wireless and NAC architectures align with network‑as‑code and infrastructure‑as‑code principles, while operating in a highly regulated enterprise network.
Requirements
- Expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks
- Strong hands‑on experience with Aruba wireless platforms, including access points, controllers, and Aruba Central
- Proven expertise with Aruba ClearPass, including 802.1X, BYOD workflows, guest access, device profiling, and TACACS/RADIUS
- Experience designing and supporting internet offload and guest Wi‑Fi architectures in large enterprise environments
- Deep understanding of 802.11 standards, RF principles, roaming behavior, and wireless security
- Experience operating wireless networks at enterprise scale (hundreds to thousands of access points and locations)
- Strong troubleshooting skills spanning wireless, switching, routing, and authentication systems
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Experience working within Agile or iterative delivery models for enterprise network initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACMX, or equivalent)
- Experience in financial services or other highly regulated enterprise environments
- Familiarity with Network as Code / Infrastructure as Code concepts as applied to enterprise networking (e.g., automation‑friendly design, configuration standardization, API‑driven platforms)
- Exposure to Agile networking or NetOps operating models, including collaboration with automation and platform engineering teams
- Familiarity with wireless assurance and observability tools
- Experience supporting large branch, campus, or retail wireless deployments
- Scripting or automation exposure (e.g., Python, REST APIs) related to network operations
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and support enterprise‑grade Aruba wireless LAN solutions across corporate offices, campuses, and remote/branch locations
- Lead wireless architecture and design efforts, including RF design, capacity planning, predictive and post‑deployment surveys, and coverage optimization
- Engineer and maintain Aruba ClearPass solutions for authentication, authorization, posture assessment, BYOD, guest access, and device profiling
- Design and support internet offload architectures, including guest Wi‑Fi and segmented access models, ensuring secure and scalable traffic separation
- Collaborate closely with security teams on NAC, identity‑based access control, and policy enforcement strategies
- Troubleshoot complex wireless issues involving RF interference, roaming behavior, authentication failures, and performance degradation
- Develop and maintain wireless standards, design documentation, and best practices for enterprise deployments
- Partner with automation, platform, and infrastructure teams to support network‑as‑code and NetOps initiatives, ensuring wireless and NAC designs are automation‑ready, repeatable, and policy‑driven
- Participate in Agile‑based network delivery, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iterative design reviews for wireless and NAC initiatives
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point and mentor junior engineers
- Partner with vendors and integrators on architecture reviews, feature adoption, and long‑term wireless roadmap planning
Benefits
- medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
- dental and vision options
- employee and spouse/child life insurance
- short and long-term disability protection
- 401(k) with PNC match
- pension and stock purchase plans
- dependent care reimbursement account
- back-up child/elder care
- adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
- educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
- a robust wellness program with financial incentives
- maternity and/or parental leave
- up to 11 paid holidays each year
- 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
- between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
