Senior Wireless Network Engineer - DoD SOF/USSOCOM

Peraton; Florida; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Wireless Engineer to support the SITEC contract at MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on wireless network design, MAC layer analysis, and secure network operations for USSOCOM missions. Extensive DoD certifications and a TS/SCI clearance are required.

Responsibilities include network engineering, RF surveys, upgrade coordination, and zero trust security implementations across LAN/WAN infrastructures for national security programs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with HS degree; 10+ years with AS/AA; 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 3+ years with PhD
• DoD 8140 IAT II Certification and advanced wireless certs required
• CCNP Enterprise OR CWNP OR Aruba Wireless networking certs required

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering, design, analysis, and testing of wireless networks.
• Plan and execute requirements analysis, design, and documentation for USSOCOM SOF missions.
• Evaluate MAC layer performance and higher layers in wireless networks.
• Research, design, and implement wireless networks and security controls.
• Document and maintain network topologies and configurations.
• Administer LAN/WAN services per Government policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement network upgrades and incident resolution.

Skills

Wireless network design

LAN/WAN operations

NetOps support

Zero Trust security concepts

Tools

CCNP Enterprise

CWNP

Aruba Certification

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Wireless Engineer to support the SITEC contract at MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on wireless network design, MAC layer analysis, and secure network operations for USSOCOM missions. Extensive DoD certifications and a TS/SCI clearance are required.

Responsibilities include network engineering, RF surveys, upgrade coordination, and zero trust security implementations across LAN/WAN infrastructures for national security programs.