Network Engineer - Ekahau Operator - Carlow, Ireland

Network Engineer - Ekahau Operator - Carlow, Ireland

Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract Rate: €380 per day Location: Carlow, Ireland - Onsite / Project-based

Job Purpose

Provide onsite network engineering and wireless survey services, including LAN assessment, WLAN passive site surveys, new-topology simulation, technical recommendations, documentation, and deployment validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed onsite LAN infrastructure assessments.

• Inventory switches, servers, firewalls, and other network equipment.

• Document MDF/IDF locations, rack layouts, patching, and available rack space.

• Assess copper and fiber infrastructure for potential reuse.

• Review structured cabling information provided by the cable installer.

• Identify infrastructure limitations and deployment blockers.

• Review WAN circuits and existing network topology.

• Produce and validate As-Is documentation.

• Develop and validate the proposed network topology and BOM.

• Perform WLAN passive site surveys.

• Use Ekahau AI Pro and Sidekick 2 to simulate the proposed WLAN topology.

• Validate coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz .

• Validate existing and proposed AP locations.

• Assess building construction materials and RF propagation obstacles.

• Assess mechanical/electrical rooms and potential sources of RF interference.

• Review wireless requirements for meeting rooms, training areas, auditoriums, labs, restaurants, and other specialist areas.

• Identify additional AP requirements where coverage does not meet defined parameters.

• Update WLAN reports and BOMs where changes are required.

• Support customer discussions and technical workshops.

• Provide technical recommendations based on site findings.

• Support Phase 2 deployment and validate implementation against the approved design.

• Produce technical reports and handover documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of LAN/WLAN infrastructure.

• Good understanding of switches, routers, and firewalls.

• Basic network configuration capability.

• Strong network troubleshooting skills.

• Strong understanding of wireless networking and RF principles.

• Proven experience conducting WLAN site surveys.

• Hands-on experience with Ekahau AI Pro and Sidekick 2.

• Ability to interpret and produce network diagrams and floor plans.

• Ability to assess structured cabling infrastructure.

• Ability to develop technical reports and technical recommendations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions within the project scope.

• Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to customers, cable installers, and remote engineering teams.

Minimum Certification

• CCNA or equivalent certification required.

• Ekahau certification/accreditation would be advantageous.

• Relevant wireless/networking certifications are desirable.