Wireless Network Engineer

JFL Consulting, LLC; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid premiums (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Certification reimbursement

Online learning platforms

Job summary

JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join the Annapolis, MD team. The role focuses on maintaining Aruba and Cisco networks, updating documentation, and coordinating client and vendor implementations.

The incumbent will support upgrades, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to SOPs. 3+ years of wireless network experience, Public Trust eligibility, and DoD-aligned certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of wireless network infrastructure experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• DOD 8140 compliant certifications or equivalents required (Security+, GSEC, or CCNA-Security)
• CCNA or HPE Aruba ACA-S certifications preferred
• Strong RF knowledge and proficiency in Aruba Wireless and ClearPass
• Experience with NAC solutions for wired and wireless networks

Responsibilities

• Maintain Aruba and Cisco wireless networking infrastructure
• Update and improve network documentation
• Provide technical and engineering support to customers
• Build and implement network solutions with timelines and milestones
• Coordinate implementations with customers and vendor personnel
• Attend meetings and prepare reports and presentations
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and industry standards
• Handle off-hours repairs, updates, patches, and maintenance

Skills

Wireless networking

RF knowledge

Aruba familiarity

Education

CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or CCNA-Security

CCNA or HPE Aruba ACA-S

HPE Aruba ACP-CA and ACP-NS

Tools

NAC solutions

Aruba equipment

Job description

Description

Job Title: Wireless Network Engineer

Place of Performance: Annapolis, MD

Mandatory Requirements: Minimum Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years)

About JFL Consulting:

With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.

Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com

What We Offer:

• Salary: $100k- $120k
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)
• We support your growth through certification reimbursement, dedicated professional development funding, and company-provided access to online learning platforms

Job Overview:

JFL is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Annapolis, MD. This is a full-time, exempt position. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and providing technical support for our Aruba and Cisco networks and infrastructure. You will also be responsible for creating and updating network documentation, as well as working on projects to upgrade our communication equipment and procedures. You will coordinate implementations with customers and vendor personnel and act as a knowledge resource for our customers. This position requires occasional off-hours work for repairs, updates, patches, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Aruba and Cisco wireless networking infrastructure
• Continuing to update and improve network documentation
• Act as a technical advisor for the customer for wireless and networking infrastructure questions and planning
• Provide technical and engineering support to the customers
• Follow, improve, and maintain standard operating procedures and industry standards
• Manage infrastructure and communication upgrades, other projects, and general maintenance
• Point of contact for Tier 2 and some Tier 3 escalation tickets
• Build technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions including actions, milestones, timelines and critical paths required for complete solutions
• Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, prepare reports and presentations
• Build and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for wired and wireless networks

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of wireless network infrastructure experience, preferably Aruba environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• One of the following certifications or equivalent for DOD 8140 Compliance:
  • CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or CCNA-Security
• One of the following technical networking certifications:
  • CCNA or HPE Aruba ACA-S
• Both HPE Aruba ACP-CA and ACP-NS certifications
• Strong radio frequency (RF) knowledge and proficiency in Aruba Wireless and ClearPass
• Capable of modeling and plotting Wi-Fi heatmaps for wireless signal strength and coverage
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for wired and wireless networks
• Must be willing to be available for off-hours work for repairs, updates, patches, and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Aruba Clear Pass, Aruba OnGuard and Aruba Switches
• Prior experience within DoD contract or federal government infrastructure programs

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.