Wireless Network Engineer

AIG Insurance • Parsippany, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wireless Network Engineer is a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing global wireless network architectures aligned with industry best practices and organizational needs. The role defines enterprise-wide wireless standards and ensures network performance, scalability, security, and a seamless user experience. It serves as a subject matter expert in wireless technologies and supports strategic adoption of emerging technologies, automation, analytics, and self-healing capabilities.

The engineer works closely with infrastructure, security, application, network engineering, operations, vendors, and senior management. The position also serves as an escalation engineer for high-severity production network issues, helping identify tactical and strategic solutions. AIG asks team members to work primarily in the office to support in-person collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale enterprise wireless networks, including project delivery focused on user experience, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Extensive experience in enterprise wireless network engineering, design, and optimization.
• Deep understanding of RF engineering principles and WLAN technologies, including Wi-Fi 6/6E and 802.11ac.
• Strong background in wireless network security, including authentication, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency with site-survey and RF-planning tools for predictive and real-time analysis.
• Experience with multi-vendor wireless ecosystems and interoperability planning.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and proactive network management practices.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale wireless deployments in campus, retail, or high-density environments.
• Knowledge of location-based services, BLE technologies, and mobile engagement strategies.
• Experience analyzing, gathering, and auditing large, complex data sets to identify trends and patterns that influence architecture direction.
• Experience recommending network improvements, including cost-benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.
• Experience planning large-scale projects, including vendor comparisons and cost studies.
• Strong troubleshooting and deductive-reasoning skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Independent, self-directed work ethic and ability to participate in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
• Results-driven approach and strong sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to use AI-driven tools for network visibility, root-cause analysis, and performance metrics.
• Industry certifications in wireless networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, highly available wireless network architectures aligned with enterprise goals, industry standards, and best practices.
• Define and enforce wireless standards covering RF planning, authentication, encryption, compliance, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain standardized wireless configurations for consistent operation and interoperability across multi-vendor environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Wi-Fi technologies, particularly IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and 802.11ac.
• Coordinate and conduct predictive modeling and site surveys for RF coverage, signal integrity, and client-density planning.
• Use AI-driven insights and machine-learning analytics to monitor user experience, identify anomalies, and accelerate issue resolution.
• Integrate self-healing capabilities to automatically remediate common performance and connectivity issues.
• Apply intent-based networking principles to align wireless configurations with user needs and business intent.
• Drive automation for configuration management, policy enforcement, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and other cross-functional teams to align wireless solutions with current and future business initiatives and enterprise architecture.
• Evaluate emerging wireless technologies and trends and advise stakeholders on adoption strategies and potential impacts.
• Ensure network security through wireless encryption, authentication mechanisms, and regulatory compliance.
• Explain design rationale, adapt solutions, and iterate designs when needed.
• Work with senior management, network engineering, and operations teams.
• Act as an escalation engineer for high-severity production network issues and work with engineers and vendors to develop tactical and strategic solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package through AIG’s Total Rewards Program, focused on health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
• Position is eligible for a bonus under the applicable incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior