Wireless Network Engineer

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RIVA Solutions is seeking a mid-level Wireless Network Engineer to join our Network Engineering team in support of a NOAA client. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, optimizing, and supporting secure enterprise wireless infrastructure across multi-building and campus environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for mission users and connected devices. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on wireless engineering experience, a solid understanding of RF and enterprise WLAN design, and the ability to support modern wireless technologies within a secure federal environment. This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys both operational support and forward-looking wireless modernization initiatives. RIVA Solutions supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Enterprise IT Services (NEITS) contract, delivering mission-critical enterprise IT, telecommunications, and network services that enable NOAA’s operational and scientific mission nationwide. The NEITS program supports enterprise infrastructure operations, telecommunications systems, and secure network services connecting research facilities, mission centers, and data environments across the country. Successful execution of this program requires disciplined engineering, operational excellence, and secure network modernization to ensure performance, resilience, and continuity across a complex federal IT environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
Five or more years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise wireless networks in medium-to-large environments supporting 1,000+ endpoints
Demonstrated proficiency with at least one major wireless platform, preferably Aruba
Working knowledge of 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, including Wi-Fi 6/6E, RF fundamentals, and antenna theory
Experience implementing 802.1X/EAP, RADIUS, PKI-based authentication, and guest portals using Aruba ClearPass or comparable NAC solutions
Proficiency with site survey and RF design tools
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / Moderate Risk suitability

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust clearance at time of application
Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, CCNP Enterprise (Wireless concentration), or Aruba ACMP/ACMX
Working knowledge of emerging Wi-Fi 7 standards and spectrum analysis
Certification such as Security+ CE sufficient for IAT Level II environments
Exposure to Zero Trust Architecture principles and integration of wireless with SASE and SD-WAN platforms
Scripting or automation experience with Python, Ansible, or infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform for network configuration and validation
Prior experience supporting federal civilian agencies, preferably DOC or NOAA

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise wireless LAN infrastructure across federal client facilities, including controllers, access points, and wireless LAN management platforms, primarily Aruba/HPE
Perform predictive, passive, and active site surveys; produce heatmaps, access point placement diagrams, and bill-of-materials documentation to meet coverage, capacity, and security requirements
Implement and maintain 802.1X authentication, WPA3-Enterprise, and RADIUS integrations with Aruba ClearPass or equivalent network access control platforms
Enforce role-based access policies and certificate-based device onboarding for secure wireless access
Support secure wireless architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-153, NIST SP 800-97, CNSSI 1253, and agency-specific STIGs
Remediate findings from ACAS/Tenable scans and STIG reviews in coordination with cybersecurity teams
Monitor wireless performance, RF health, and end-user experience using Aruba Central or similar tools; triage and resolve incidents within contractual SLA targets
Partner with routing and switching, cybersecurity, and systems teams to integrate wireless with campus LAN, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust initiatives
Support advanced wireless initiatives including micro-segmentation, private 5G/CBRS pilots, and guest/BYOD isolation strategies
Develop and maintain engineering artifacts including high-level designs, low-level designs, configuration standards, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and as-built documentation
Lead and document change requests through the client’s ITIL-aligned change management process, including participation in CAB reviews and off-hours maintenance windows as required
Contribute to knowledge transfer, lessons learned reviews, and internal training on wireless technologies and engineering best practices