Senior Wireless Network Engineer
About The Position
XPECT Solutions is seeking a Senior Wireless Engineer to support a Federal Government client in Quantico, Virginia. The role provides technical engineering support for a large, complex federal network infrastructure encompassing multiple enclaves at different classification levels. The engineer plans, designs, develops, installs, modifies, and tests networks, application programs, and computer-based systems, translating system and subsystem designs into functioning, architecturally compliant solutions. The role also advises on networking implementations and designs, resolves problems, performs compliance testing, and makes design recommendations. The engineer works consultatively with senior technical and user staff, guides less experienced contractor technical staff, and provides senior-level leadership for technical implementation.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain an SCI.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or at least 6 additional years of experience.
- At least 6 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing wireless solutions.
- Experience with WLAN topologies including indoor, outdoor, high-density, campus, mesh, remote, and industrial.
- Experience using WLAN survey tools for Active, Passive, and AP on a Stick surveys.
- Experience with spectrum analyzer tools.
- Experience with AAA and identity-based access solutions for WLAN deployments.
- Experience with wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems, including WIDS and WIPS.
- Understanding of Cisco switching and ability to troubleshoot basic AP connectivity issues.
- Ability to troubleshoot wireless client devices.
- Ability to monitor various WLAN technologies and topologies.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter, with good written and oral communication and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of servers, workstations, and other programmable systems, such as controllers and handheld devices.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP Wireless or CCIE certification.
- Certified Wireless Network Professional certifications, such as CWDP, CWAP, CWSP, or CWNE.
- Experience working on an enterprise network.
- High self-motivation and direction, with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, develop, install, modify, and test networks, application programs, and computer-based systems.
- Translate system, subsystem, and detailed designs into functioning, architecturally compliant networks, applications, or computer-based systems.
- Advise on networking implementations and designs.
- Provide problem resolution, compliance testing, and design recommendations.
- Work with senior technical and user staff in a consultative role on their projects.
- Guide less experienced contractor technical staff.
- Provide senior-level leadership for technical implementation across the project.
- Configure, install, and troubleshoot internetworking equipment.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Three weeks of annual PTO.
- Eleven days of holiday PTO.
- Performance awards.
- Referral bonuses of up to $5,000.
- Education reimbursement and training of up to $2,500 per year.
- Full benefits eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
