Senior Wireless Network Architect — DoD Aruba Expert

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

PW Communications in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Principal Network Engineer—Wireless to lead deployment and modernization of a large-scale enterprise wireless network for a DoD environment. You will provide technical leadership for Aruba architecture, RF performance, secure access, and integration across teams. The role requires active DoD secret clearance, U.S.

citizenship, and hybrid telework. Bachelor’s or Master’s with 10+ years of experience is preferred, with extensive Aruba experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years or Master’s with 10+ years.
• IAT Level II Certified required.
• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Lead RF design, site surveys, channel and power planning, roaming optimization.
• Integrate Aruba ClearPass and Cisco ISE with 802.1X/EAP-TLS.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams on DoD security controls.
• Plan and execute engineering changes, deployments, and handoffs.
• Mentor engineering teams and communicate risks.

Skills

Aruba wireless expertise

RF design knowledge

802.11 RF engineering

Security access control

NAC integration

Team leadership

DoD environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Aruba Central On-Premises

AOS 10

ClearPass

Cisco ISE

Ekahau

AirMagnet

Job description

PW Communications in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Principal Network Engineer—Wireless to lead deployment and modernization of a large-scale enterprise wireless network for a DoD environment. You will provide technical leadership for Aruba architecture, RF performance, secure access, and integration across teams. The role requires active DoD secret clearance, U.S.

citizenship, and hybrid telework. Bachelor’s or Master’s with 10+ years of experience is preferred, with extensive Aruba experience and