Senior Network Engineer (Wireless)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Washington, DC. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise wireless networks to support critical missions.

The ideal candidate should have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance and extensive experience in managing wireless solutions. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, troubleshooting RF issues, and modernizing network infrastructure.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a commitment to excellence, apply to become part of this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience or 16 years in lieu of degree.
• CWSP, CWDP, or equivalent enterprise wireless certification.
• DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise wireless networks.
• Conduct predictive and physical RF site surveys.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance and connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance

Experience designing enterprise wireless solutions

Strong knowledge of RF principles

Expertise with HPE Aruba Controllers

Experience with WLAN protocols

Troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field

Tools

HPE Aruba Controllers

Aruba Access Points

Job description

Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and twelve (12+) years relevant experience. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• CWSP, CWDP, or equivalent enterprise wireless certification.
• DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise wireless solutions.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, WLAN protocols, and wireless security.
• Experience with:
  • HPE Aruba Controllers
  • Aruba Access Points
  • 802.11 standards

Desired Qualifications

• Ekahau Design Training
• CCNP Enterprise
• Advanced wireless architecture certifications

Program Overview

Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic of Network and UC engineers in Washington, DC. This position serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of enterprise wireless networking solutions supporting a one-of-a-kind mission.

The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise for wireless infrastructure, conduct predictive and physical site surveys, troubleshoot RF interference issues, and manage enterprise-class WLAN environments.

Senior Network Engineer responsibilities:

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives
• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise wireless networks.
• Conduct predictive and physical RF site surveys.
• Perform wireless coverage analysis and optimization.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance, connectivity, and interference issues.
• Manage wireless controllers, access points, and related infrastructure.
• Develop network architecture documentation and technical designs.
• Support network modernization and technology refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.