Senior Wireless Network Engineer – Cisco & ZTA (Hybrid)

Leidos; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Cisco-based wireless architectures supporting NASA OCIO initiatives. You will apply advanced RF analysis, site surveys, and SD-Access Wireless to deliver secure, high-performance enterprise networks.

The role requires expert Cisco wireless experience, ISE NAC integration, and Splunk-driven monitoring, with a hybrid work arrangement and onsite support near NASA facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 10+ years in WLAN and wired LAN engineering in large-scale enterprise networks.
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/ac/ax) and Cisco wireless infra design and optimization.
• Experience with RF design, site surveys using Ekahau/iBwave/AirMagnet or similar tools.
• Experience with NAC implementations using 802.1X across wired and wireless networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage government customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of Cisco-based wireless architectures (FlexConnect, Bridge Mode, SD-Access Wireless).
• Gather requirements with NASA teams to design enterprise wireless solutions and enhancements.
• Perform advanced RF analysis and site surveys to optimize AP placement and performance.
• Lead NAC configuration and integration with ISE across wired/wireless.
• Develop dashboards and alerts in Splunk for network performance and security events.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

Skills

Wireless WLAN design

RF analysis

Network security

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco ISE

Splunk

Job description

Leidos seeks a senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Cisco-based wireless architectures supporting NASA OCIO initiatives. You will apply advanced RF analysis, site surveys, and SD-Access Wireless to deliver secure, high-performance enterprise networks.

The role requires expert Cisco wireless experience, ISE NAC integration, and Splunk-driven monitoring, with a hybrid work arrangement and onsite support near NASA facilities.