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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham Digital, technology is central to how we deliver care, advance research, and improve the employee and patient experience. Our team brings together established and emerging technologies to create strategic, clinical, and operational value across the enterprise.
We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex network challenges, supporting mission-critical environments, and helping modernize infrastructure through automation and thoughtful design.
Why Join Us
- Support technology that helps care teams, researchers, and employees do their best work across a leading integrated health care system.
- Contribute to network reliability, security, and modernization in a large, mission-critical environment.
- Work with colleagues who value inclusion, continuous improvement, learning, teamwork, and thoughtful innovation.
- Build expertise across wireless, voice, LAN/WAN, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Network Engineering, the Senior Network Engineer monitors work requests, provisioning queues, and incident queues through a computerized tracking system. In this role, you will take ownership of incoming requests, collaborate with teammates, and help ensure that network and telecommunications services remain available, secure, and aligned with organizational needs.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and manage incoming network engineering work, provisioning workflows, and incident requests.
- Support and automate highly available network infrastructure across LAN and WAN environments.
- Use scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices to standardize and simplify network hardware and software deployment, configuration, and management.
- Apply continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment practices to help ensure reliable, repeatable delivery of network and data solutions.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for telecommunications, wireless, and network-related issues.
- Help ensure the security, integrity, and availability of telecommunications systems and data.
- Coordinate with departments, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to support effective integration of telecommunications and network systems.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Follow Network Engineering services, policies, and procedures, and document work accurately in incident logs and status updates.
- Take on other related support tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 5–7 years of experience in a telecommunications analyst, network engineering, or related role; health care experience is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience with networking and internetworking devices and software, including support for large, mission-critical internetworks.
- Valid wireless certification such as CCNA Wireless, CWNA, or ECSE.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is desirable.
Technical Skills and Experience
- Strong knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers and wireless access points.
- Strong Wireless design and survey experience using Ekahau or similar software.
- Strong 802.11 and RF knowledge, wireless troubleshooting skills, and experience with tools such as AirCheck or Sidekick.
- Strong Experience with Cisco DNAC/CATC and fabric-based wireless technology.
- Strong Knowledge of VoIP and wired/wireless QoS.
- Experience managing wireless environments at a campus scale or larger.
- Experience with Cisco Spaces, CMX, MSE, and RTLS.
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting client endpoints in MDM and/or BYOD environments.
- Knowledge of 802.1X protocol and integration with ISE or other AAA solutions.
- Experience with Cisco 9800 series controllers and Wi-Fi 6 generation access points is desirable.
- Packet analysis experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of wireless APIs and programmable interfaces, such as Python and NETCONF/YANG, is desirable.
What Will Help You Succeed
- Strong customer service mindset and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-directed work style with the ability to learn new technologies and follow through on commitments.
- Dependability in providing regular status updates and maintaining detailed incident documentation.
- Comfort working with stakeholders across departments to understand needs and support effective solutions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Hybrid Working Model
- M-F Eastern Business Hours required
- 9a-530pm ET required
- At least 3-4 days/wk onsite at Assembly Row, Somerville
- A quiet, secure, compliant workspace is required for remote workdays, and will be viewed and confirmed via Microsoft Teams Video on day 1 for all remote and/or hybrid hires
- MGB will ensure that candidates have a HIPAA-compliant workspace (a dedicated, private workspace that is free from distraction and separate from others. Free of dependent care)
- This role may require occasional after-hours or weekend work for tasks that cannot be completed during normal business hours.
- The engineer is also expected to participate in the Network Engineering on-call rotation and carry a pager and/or cell phone for 24x7 coverage during assigned periods.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham Digital, technology is central to how we deliver care, advance research, and improve the employee and patient experience. Our team brings together established and emerging technologies to create strategic, clinical, and operational value across the enterprise.
We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex network challenges, supporting mission-critical environments, and helping modernize infrastructure through automation and thoughtful design.
Why Join Us
- Support technology that helps care teams, researchers, and employees do their best work across a leading integrated health care system.
- Contribute to network reliability, security, and modernization in a large, mission-critical environment.
- Work with colleagues who value inclusion, continuous improvement, learning, teamwork, and thoughtful innovation.
- Build expertise across wireless, voice, LAN/WAN, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Network Engineering, the Senior Network Engineer monitors work requests, provisioning queues, and incident queues through a computerized tracking system. In this role, you will take ownership of incoming requests, collaborate with teammates, and help ensure that network and telecommunications services remain available, secure, and aligned with organizational needs.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and manage incoming network engineering work, provisioning workflows, and incident requests.
- Support and automate highly available network infrastructure across LAN and WAN environments.
- Use scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices to standardize and simplify network hardware and software deployment, configuration, and management.
- Apply continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment practices to help ensure reliable, repeatable delivery of network and data solutions.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for telecommunications, wireless, and network-related issues.
- Help ensure the security, integrity, and availability of telecommunications systems and data.
- Coordinate with departments, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to support effective integration of telecommunications and network systems.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Follow Network Engineering services, policies, and procedures, and document work accurately in incident logs and status updates.
- Take on other related support tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 5–7 years of experience in a telecommunications analyst, network engineering, or related role; health care experience is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience with networking and internetworking devices and software, including support for large, mission-critical internetworks.
- Valid wireless certification such as CCNA Wireless, CWNA, or ECSE.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is desirable.
Technical Skills and Experience
- Strong knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers and wireless access points.
- Strong Wireless design and survey experience using Ekahau or similar software.
- Strong 802.11 and RF knowledge, wireless troubleshooting skills, and experience with tools such as AirCheck or Sidekick.
- Strong Experience with Cisco DNAC/CATC and fabric-based wireless technology.
- Strong Knowledge of VoIP and wired/wireless QoS.
- Experience managing wireless environments at a campus scale or larger.
- Experience with Cisco Spaces, CMX, MSE, and RTLS.
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting client endpoints in MDM and/or BYOD environments.
- Knowledge of 802.1X protocol and integration with ISE or other AAA solutions.
- Experience with Cisco 9800 series controllers and Wi-Fi 6 generation access points is desirable.
- Packet analysis experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of wireless APIs and programmable interfaces, such as Python and NETCONF/YANG, is desirable.
What Will Help You Succeed
- Strong customer service mindset and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-directed work style with the ability to learn new technologies and follow through on commitments.
- Dependability in providing regular status updates and maintaining detailed incident documentation.
- Comfort working with stakeholders across departments to understand needs and support effective solutions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Hybrid Working Model
- M-F Eastern Business Hours required
- 9a-530pm ET required
- At least 3-4 days/wk onsite at Assembly Row, Somerville
- A quiet, secure, compliant workspace is required for remote workdays, and will be viewed and confirmed via Microsoft Teams Video on day 1 for all remote and/or hybrid hires
- MGB will ensure that candidates have a HIPAA-compliant workspace (a dedicated, private workspace that is free from distraction and separate from others. Free of dependent care)
- This role may require occasional after-hours or weekend work for tasks that cannot be completed during normal business hours.
- The engineer is also expected to participate in the Network Engineering on-call rotation and carry a pager and/or cell phone for 24x7 coverage during assigned periods.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wireless network engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Cisco CCNP Wireless or equivalent vendor certification strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying Wi-Fi 6 or 5G networks
- Proficiency with RF planning tools such as Ekahau, iBwave, or AirMagnet
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise wireless controllers and access points
- Familiarity with network security protocols including WPA3, 802.1X, and RADIUS
Tips for Your Wireless Network Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to vendor certifications
Cisco CCNP Wireless, Juniper JNCIS-ENT, and Aruba certifications appear repeatedly in job requirements. List yours prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers and ATS filters catch them before reading anything else.
Highlight RF design and site survey experience
Many wireless network engineer postings screen for hands-on RF propagation planning and site survey work. If you've used tools like Ekahau or iBwave, name them explicitly with the environments you surveyed, not just the software.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists wireless network engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by deployment environment
Filter your search by keywords like 'campus wireless,' 'outdoor mesh,' 'stadium,' or 'warehouse' to surface roles that match your actual deployment experience rather than sorting through generic network engineering listings.
Prepare a scenario answer on network troubleshooting
Wireless interviews almost always include a live troubleshooting scenario involving signal interference, channel overlap, or roaming failures. Walk through your diagnostic methodology out loud, naming specific tools like packet analyzers or spectrum analyzers you'd reach for first.
Negotiate clearance requirements before accepting
Defense and government wireless roles often list clearance as preferred but will sponsor the process for strong candidates. Ask directly during the offer stage whether sponsorship is available rather than assuming a clearance requirement is a hard disqualifier.
Wireless Network Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most wireless network engineers?
The most active employers for wireless network engineers right now are SpaceX, Google, and Meta, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in enterprises undergoing 5G or Wi-Fi 6 upgrades and in federal contracting organizations.
How many wireless network engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of wireless network engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the work. Network architecture, design documentation, and monitoring roles are the most likely to allow remote arrangements, while site survey and deployment roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a wireless network engineer?
Start by completing a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology, then build foundational networking skills through entry-level IT or network support roles. Pursue a vendor certification in wireless networking, gain hands-on practice with RF planning tools and enterprise access point hardware, and move into a junior wireless engineer role to build deployment and troubleshooting experience before targeting senior positions.
How do you get hired as a wireless network engineer with little experience?
Start by earning a recognized wireless certification, since certifications carry significant weight when your work history is thin. Build a home lab using consumer access points and open-source monitoring tools to demonstrate practical RF and configuration skills. Apply to help desk or general network support roles at organizations with large wireless footprints, then position yourself for internal moves into dedicated wireless engineer positions.
What does the wireless network engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering wireless protocols, RF fundamentals, and troubleshooting scenarios. A panel or on-site round typically includes a live troubleshooting exercise or design challenge where you walk through a deployment plan or diagnose a simulated interference problem. Some employers also administer a written assessment covering 802.11 standards and security configurations before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to wireless network engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to wireless network engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and certifications, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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