Job Description

Title: Wireless Network Engineer 5– Global

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 1 Year contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Wireless Network Engineer 5 on Nike’s global wireless team, you will architect, lead, and optimize wireless infrastructure initiatives across Nike’s worldwide footprint. This highly specialized position requires deep technical expertise, leadership in wireless strategy, and hands-on experience with advanced wireless security and client experience monitoring tools. You will be responsible for the most complex and business-critical wireless projects, serving as the top escalation point and a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON & WITH WHOM:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex wireless network solutions for global enterprise environments, ensuring robust, secure, and high-performance connectivity across Retail, Headquarters, Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics and Remote Office Sites.
• Architect and manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments for Radius Authentication, policy enforcement, and AAA across global sites.
• Deploy, configure, and analyze client experience monitoring tools, leveraging these platforms to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve wireless client issues and optimize end-user experience.
• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for advanced wireless issues, including RF design, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing technical leadership, training, and guidance to build a world-class wireless engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative wireless solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Drive standardization and best practices for wireless service delivery, documentation, and operational processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance wireless reliability, security, and performance.
• Represent wireless engineering in strategic planning and operational meetings, providing expert input on wireless technology trends and future-state architecture.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Current CWNA Certification (CWSP, CWDP, or CCNP Wireless preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive wireless network engineering experience in large-scale, global enterprise environments.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco wireless technologies (AireOS/IOS-XE, Catalyst Center, Prime Infrastructure) and advanced hands-on experience with Cisco ISE for enterprise Radius, AAA and policy management.
• Demonstrated expertise with client experience monitoring tools such as NetAlly, or similar platforms, including deployment, configuration, and analytics for wireless client health and performance.
• Advanced proficiency with Ekahau software for predictive and active WiFi design, including ECSE certification.
• Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira) and managing RMA/TAC cases with Cisco.
• Proven experience leading wireless infrastructure projects from concept through deployment and optimization.
• Strong understanding of access layer switching, DNS, DHCP, authentication, and network security best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and walking surveys as needed (up to 5 hours/day).
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.