Senior Wireless Network Architect - Aruba/DoD

Leidos

Odenton (MD)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Network Engineer – Wireless to lead the design and deployment of a large-scale enterprise wireless network for a DoD environment. You will provide technical leadership for Aruba wireless architecture, RF performance, secure access, and integration with security controls.

The role covers Aruba AOS 10, Aruba Central On-Premises, ClearPass clusters, and Cisco ISE coexistence, with emphasis on 802.1X authentication, protection, and operational readiness across multiple

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 10+ years.
Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks across multiple sites.
Strong experience with Aruba wireless platforms and management.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and optimize Aruba wireless infrastructure for large scale deployments.
Lead RF design, site surveys, channel/power planning, roaming optimization, and QoS.
Integrate Aruba ClearPass and Cisco ISE with 802.1X/EAP-TLS and RADIUS authentication.
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams on DoD security controls, STIGs, and accreditation evidence.

Skills

Aruba wireless

RF engineering

802.11 knowledge

Network security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years

Tools

Aruba Central

AOS 10

ClearPass

Cisco ISE

Job description

The role covers Aruba AOS 10, Aruba Central On-Premises, ClearPass clusters, and Cisco ISE coexistence, with emphasis on 802.1X authentication, protection, and operational readiness across multiple

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