Wireless Network Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN over OSP/FTTx networks and engineer and implement GPON solutions, including ONT, OLT, and WDM, for Marine Corps installations. The position is based at the customer site in Stafford, Virginia. The engineer will plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON. The role also provides operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments and involves troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and wireless issues. The engineer will conduct feasibility analyses, perform site audits, assess network compatibility, and recommend remediation. They will develop engineering and functional designs, test and deployment documentation, operational processes, and cutover or migration plans. The role includes leading technical efforts and mentoring staff. No security clearance is required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of work experience.
- SME-level experience with Wireless LAN and strong knowledge of wireless technology up to Wi-Fi 7 and Layer 2/Layer 3.
- Experience with Cisco-based wireless site surveys, network design, and implementation.
- Experience with Wi-Fi and WAN/LAN, RF design and optimization, and range or propagation testing.
- Knowledge of SIP, IMS, and VoLTE standards.
- No clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as Security+, CWNP, CWDP, CWNA, Network+, CySA+, CASP, or CCNA.
- Experience with GPON/FTTx design for major providers and network architecture or engineering focused on GPON.
- Knowledge of ITU-T G.984.x, Telcordia GR 1275, IEEE 802.2/802.3, and NIST standards.
- Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches, routers, and wireless equipment.
- HP Aruba and Cisco Catalyst experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON.
- Develop engineering drawings, test plans and procedures, and cutover or migration documentation.
- Provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments.
- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and wireless issues.
- Conduct feasibility analyses; execute tests, log defects, verify fixes, and contribute to test strategies.
- Perform site audits, ensure network compatibility, and recommend remediation.
- Create functional designs, deployment procedures, and operational processes.
- Lead technical efforts and mentor staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
