SR Wireless Engineer SME

Job#: 3037298

Job Description:
SR Wireless Engineer SME

Location: Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA, Washington DC or Honolulu, HI

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Wireless Engineer (SME) to support enterprise WLAN services within a large-scale government network environment. This role operates within a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) framework and is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Aruba-based wireless infrastructure. The selected candidate will serve as the technical authority for wireless networking, providing Tier III escalation support and contributing to wireless design and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier III escalation support for complex wireless incidents, including client connectivity, roaming, authentication, and performance issues.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and drive long-term remediation for recurring problems.
• Design, configure, and optimize Aruba wireless infrastructure, including Mobility Conductors, controllers, and access points.
• Provide advanced wireless troubleshooting using packet captures, RF spectrum analysis, and performance metrics.
• Lead and validate RF design and optimization, including channel and power planning and interference mitigation.
• Implement and maintain secure wireless solutions using 802.1X authentication and network access control policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wireless services with wired network infrastructure and identity systems.
• Support and enhance monitoring and observability using Aruba AirWave, Central, and related tools.
• Contribute to SRE practices, including continuous service improvement and operational standardization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise wireless networks. Experience working in large, multi-site enterprise environments. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex wireless performance, roaming, and authentication issues.

Technical Skills: Strong expertise with Aruba WLAN solutions (Controllers, Mobility Conductors, AirWave/Central). Advanced knowledge of 802.11 standards and RF fundamentals. Experience with wireless security, including 802.1X and RADIUS-based authentication. Familiarity with Agile tools and workflows (e.g., JIRA, SAFe).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aruba certifications such as ACMP, ACDP, ACMX, or ACCP.
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager in enterprise environments.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale government networks.
• Experience with wireless site surveys (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet) and high-density wireless deployments.
• Familiarity with network automation (Python, Ansible, API integrations).
• Knowledge of security requirements and defense-in-depth principles.

Work Environment

This position requires the resource to be located onsite. Potential locations include Norfolk, San Diego, Pearl Harbor, or the Washington Navy Yard. Other locations may be considered.


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