Senior Network Wireless Engineer

Job ID: 113793
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia  [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/12/2026

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Role Summary

This position designs, implements, and supports enterprise wireless network solutions within secure, highly distributed environments. The role manages wireless infrastructure, including access points, controllers, authentication services, and supporting network technologies, to provide reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise wireless network environments using Cisco and related technologies.
  • Configure and manage wireless access points, controllers, and supporting network infrastructure.
  • Integrate wireless solutions with authentication, policy, and security technologies, including Cisco ISE, 802.1X, and network segmentation.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize wireless networks for connectivity, performance, security, and reliability.
  • Plan and execute wireless network upgrades, expansions, migrations, and lifecycle refresh initiatives.
  • Conduct wireless surveys using Ekahau to support predictive design, validation, and post-deployment verification.
  • Analyze wireless traffic, client connectivity, and RF performance to identify and resolve potential issues.
  • Develop and maintain network diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration records, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors on equipment selection, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
  • Support Zero Trust principles and applicable network security and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in network engineering, wireless networking, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise wireless LAN environments.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless security, authentication, roaming, and RF fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of routing, switching, and enterprise network integration.
  • Experience with enterprise logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
  • Availability to work on-site daily.
  • Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Publishing Pay Range: $92.00 – $102.00 USD Hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.