Senior Wireless Network Architect – DoD/Aruba

P W Communications Inc; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

PW Communications is seeking a Principal Network Engineer–Wireless to lead the design, deployment, and modernization of a large-scale DoD wireless network at Fort Meade, MD. You will oversee Aruba AOS 10, Aruba Central, and ClearPass implementations, ensuring secure access with 802.1X and certificate-based authentication.

The role requires 12+ years in enterprise wireless, a DoD-appropriate security mindset, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with defense/DoD experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ with a Master’s).
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize Aruba wireless infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Lead RF design, site surveys, power planning, and roaming optimization for DoD environment.
• Coordinate with security teams on 802.1X, certificates, and NAC implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Wireless architecture

RF engineering

Technical leadership

DoD environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Aruba wireless platforms

Aruba Central

Aruba AOS 10

Aruba ClearPass

Cisco ISE

RADIUS 802.1X

Certificate-based authentication

REST APIs

Python/Ansible automation

Job description

PW Communications is seeking a Principal Network Engineer–Wireless to lead the design, deployment, and modernization of a large-scale DoD wireless network at Fort Meade, MD. You will oversee Aruba AOS 10, Aruba Central, and ClearPass implementations, ensuring secure access with 802.1X and certificate-based authentication.

The role requires 12+ years in enterprise wireless, a DoD-appropriate security mindset, and an active DoD Secret clearance.