Senior Enterprise Wireless Engineer - On-Site

GDH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a seasoned Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise wireless environments. You will manage access points, controllers, and security integrations, including Cisco ISE, while ensuring high performance and secure connectivity across large-scale deployments.

The role requires strong RF fundamentals, roaming knowledge, and hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba technologies.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in network engineering or wireless networking.
• 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.
• This position requires U.S. Government security clearance eligibility and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

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.

Skills

Cisco wireless

Aruba wireless

Wireless LAN

RF fundamentals

Security and authentication

Routing and switching

SIEM integration

Troubleshooting

Clearance eligibility

On-site work

Tools

Cisco ISE

Ekahau

Job description

GDH is seeking a seasoned Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise wireless environments. You will manage access points, controllers, and security integrations, including Cisco ISE, while ensuring high performance and secure connectivity across large-scale deployments.

The role requires strong RF fundamentals, roaming knowledge, and hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba technologies.