About Honest Networks
Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community growth, fostering learning, creativity, and enjoyment. We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed internet service provider headquartered in Manhattan. We focus on offering gigabit internet service at transparent and affordable prices, all while providing exceptional customer service. We achieve this goal by employing individuals with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for continuous learning. If working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and mission-driven environment excites you, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Learn more at www.honest.net .
About the Role
We are seeking a highly technical engineer to manage and extend a large-scale wireless authentication and access platform built around OpenWRT, FreeRADIUS/RadiusDesk, PPSK/DPSK authentication, MikroTik, and carrier-grade WiFi infrastructure. This role is focused on the operational, development, and troubleshooting aspects of wireless onboarding, authentication, VLAN assignment, AP management, and custom integrations between wireless vendors and RADIUS systems.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working at layers 2–7, understands WPA/WPA2/WPA3 authentication flows, and can troubleshoot everything from hostapd and RADIUS packets to VLAN propagation and client onboarding failures.
Responsibilities
Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot OpenWRT-based wireless infrastructure
Configure and manage FreeRADIUS environments
Support PPSK/DPSK/MPSK wireless authentication systems
Troubleshoot WPA/WPA2/WPA3 enterprise and PPSK authentication flows
Debug RADIUS authentication/accounting issues using tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
Maintain wireless VLAN assignment and dynamic policy systems
Work with MikroTik RouterOS and switching infrastructure
Configure and troubleshoot hostapd, UCI, ubus, and Linux networking
Build and maintain integrations between wireless controllers and RADIUS systems
Troubleshoot roaming, DHCP, VLAN tagging, multicast, and client connectivity issues
Support large-scale WiFi deployments in residential and ISP environments
Maintain firmware upgrade and configuration automation workflows
Assist with AP provisioning, telemetry collection, and monitoring systems
Analyze wireless performance issues including RSSI, CCQ, airtime, retries, and channel utilization
Develop scripts and automation tooling in Python, Bash, Go, and LUA
Participate in architecture and scaling discussions for wireless infrastructure
Required Skills
Strong Linux networking knowledge
Strong understanding of:
802.11 wireless networking
VLANs
DHCP
DNS
NAT
Routing
Firewalling
Experience with:
OpenWRT
FreeRADIUS
MikroTik RouterOS
hostapd
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 authentication
Experience troubleshooting RADIUS:
Access-Request / Access-Accept / Reject flows
Accounting packets
Vendor-specific attributes (VSAs)
Comfortable using:
tcpdump
Wireshark
SSH
Linux CLI
Understanding of PPSK/DPSK systems and dynamic VLAN assignment
Experience with scripting or development in:
Python
Bash
Familiarity with SQL databases (MariaDB/MySQL/SQLite)
Preferred Experience
ISP or carrier WiFi experience
Experience with:
Ruckus
TP-Link Omada
OpenWRT firmware customization
Mediatek, Broadcom, and Qualcom-based wireless platforms
TR-069 / ACS systems
MQTT-based device communication
Understanding of EAPOL and WPA handshake internals
Experience building or maintaining custom RADIUS middleware/shims
Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments
SNMP monitoring and telemetry systems
Experience scaling WiFi systems across hundreds of thousands of APs
Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
Can independently troubleshoot complex WiFi authentication issues
Understands both networking and software development
Is comfortable reading packet captures and logs
Can work without heavy hand-holding
Enjoys solving difficult infrastructure problems
Has experience operating production wireless systems at scale
Example Technologies Used
OpenWRT
FreeRADIUS
MikroTik RouterOS
Ruckus
Omada
hostapd
Python
Go
Linux
Docker
MariaDB/MySQL
MQTT
SNMP
Mid-level to Senior preferred.
Equivalent real-world experience is valued more highly than certifications or formal degrees.
Compensation
The expected annual compensation for this role is $90,000 plus bonus potential. Compensation is dependent on experience and demonstrated capability with wireless/RADIUS systems.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Medical, vision and dental benefits
401k program after 3 months of employment
Honest Networks' Values
Honest is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request to facilitate their participation in the hiring process.