Senior Network Wireless Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSenior Network Wireless Engineerto join a leading Company located in theWashington, DCsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $90- $95/hr

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support the deployment, operations, and sustainment of secure network infrastructure in a DoD environment. This role focuses on Cisco wireless solutions, with additional responsibility for zero trust-aligned network operations, automation, and cyber defense support. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco and Aruba wireless environments, including infrastructure, authentication, segmentation, and management through platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise Cisco wireless networks in a secure, highly distributed environment

• Configure and manage wireless infrastructure, including access points, controllers, and supporting network devices

• Integrate wireless networks with authentication, policy, and security services such as Cisco ISE, 802.1X, and segmentation controls

• Support wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting for performance, security, and connectivity

• Plan and execute wireless upgrades, expansions, migrations, and lifecycle refreshes

• Perform Ekahau wireless surveys for predictive design, validation, and post-deployment verification

• Use Ekahau survey data to assess coverage, capacity, roaming, signal quality, and RF design readiness

• Analyze wireless traffic, client behavior, and RF performance to ensure reliable operations

• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, configuration records, and implementation logs

• Work with security, systems, and application teams to ensure wireless interoperability and compliance

• Support zero trust-aligned network architecture and DoD security requirements

• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on equipment selection, implementation, and support

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational best practices

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience in enterprise wireless engineering may be considered

• Current TS/SCI clearance

• Ability to work onsite daily

• 7-10 years of experience in network engineering or wireless networking

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies

• Experience supporting large-scale wireless LAN environments

• Strong understanding of wireless security, authentication, roaming, and RF fundamentals

• Experience with routing/switching fundamentals and enterprise network integration

• Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Desired Qualifications:

• CCNP or CCIE certification

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center

• Experience with Cisco ISE and wireless policy enforcement

• Experience supporting DoD or other secure government environments

• Knowledge of Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7

• Familiarity with public cloud networking

• Experience with PKI, certificates, and secure wireless authentication

• Knowledge of the NIST SP 800 series and MITRE ATT&CK

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance