Wireless Network Engineer

Job ID: 2505212

Location: STAFFORD, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-30

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC, a leading technology integrator and consulting firm that provides services and solutions to the United States Government, Defense Agencies, and Commercial Customers, is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer to join our team. If you have a passion for staying ahead of the curve in wireless technology trends and are committed to delivering exception results to our customers, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and possesses a robust understanding of WLAN protocols as well as networking fundamentals to include design, implementation, security, and troubleshooting. As a key member of the Solutions Development Team, within the USMC's Infrastructure Services Transport & Communications (ISTC) Group, you will be working in an AGILE Team environment while supporting NIWC Atlantic Personnel with the continued modernization of the USMC's Enterprise Wireless Network.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Aruba and Cisco wireless technologies working directly with the Solutions Development Product Owner, Scrum Master, and other WLAN SMEs as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary Team.
• Work with WLAN SMEs in an AGILE environment to plan tasks based on committed objectives and provide regular status updates to the Product Owner and Scum Master.
• Work with ISTC Fielding Team Members to resolve production WLAN issues and plan for WLAN expansions that meet the needs to USMC personnel.
• Work with Cybersecurity personnel to assist with the application/verification of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) and Security Requirements Guide (SRG) checklists on WLAN equipment.
• Interface with external stakeholders such as Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group (MCCOG), Network Activity (NetAct), and USMC Network Battalion.
• Prepare, maintain, and/or review wireless design specification/development documents, test verification plans, and network boundary diagrams.
• Develop and present wireless Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to stakeholders at Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings.
• Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to gather information as input to the development of long-term (5-10 years) wireless technology roadmap documentation that should illustrate upcoming changes in wireless technologies, which will assist ISTC leadership in planning for lifecycle sustainment of wireless components.
• Provide input to annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning of wireless infrastructure refresh/expansion.
• Support the proper functionality of wireless systems in a local test lab.
• Participate in various milestone events for wireless systems to include site surveys, testing, cutovers, and physical configuration audits.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of Aruba and Cisco wireless architecture, and components to include Aruba AirWave, ClearPass Policy Manager, Mobility Conductors, Wireless LAN Controllers, and Cisco Catalyst Center/Cisco DNA Center.
• Ability to configure Aruba and Cisco wireless devices.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and wireless networking protocols to include IEEE 802.11 standards.
• Ability to assess site survey data and identification of any issues in wireless coverage.
• Knowledge of Cisco switches/routers.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and Fiber cabling standards.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Network (SDN) and Software Defined Architecture (SDA).
• Familiar with firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Familiar with Guest WLAN architecture.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in an enterprise-level WLAN environment.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) certification or higher.
• Experience working in DoD/USMC/NIWC/ISEC/DISA/JITC environments.
• Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 subnetting.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Familiar with HERP/HERF/HERO certification, TAMCNs/NSNs, and ECPs.
• Familiar with Agile framework and Agile team environment, to include Program Increment (PI) planning and sprint planning.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.