SENIOR WIRELESS NETWOK ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Bloom Consulting, a veteran-owned small business dedicated to empowering the U.S. Navy through digital transformation and mission resiliency, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Wireless Network Engineer to serve as a Senior Flank Speed Wireless (FSW) Engineer supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Mission Systems. This position plays a pivotal role in sustaining and optimizing a newly deployed Navy enterprise transport network—a mission-critical environment that ensures 24/7/365 availability and operational reliability across the Naval Enterprise. You will join a high-performance engineering team that embodies Bloom Consulting’s commitment to innovation, service excellence, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

·       Engineering, develop and integrate advanced wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, 5G, pLEO (private Low Earth Orbit), and emerging mobility platforms into enterprise network architectures.

·       Transition NMCI Wireless, Flank Speed Edge (FSE) Wireless and Guest Wireless to Flank Speed Wireless (FSW) formerly known as Sailor Edge Afloat & Ashore (SEA2).

·       Develop technical documentation, including network design diagrams, configuration standards, and test plans for enterprise wireless deployments. 

·       Provide Tier 4 Operations and Sustainment support to rapidly identify, triage, and resolve network or system outages.   

·       Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Integration, to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery. 

·       Perform ongoing system maintenance, configuration corrections, hardware/software updates, and version control.

·       Administer and maintain privileged access management solutions to safeguard critical assets.

·       Continuously validate failover and disaster recovery procedures to ensure mission resiliency.

·       Manage hardware and software lifecycle processes, including upgrades, patching, and deployment of new builds.

·       Maintain asset and configuration management systems, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.

·       Support change and problem management processes in compliance with Navy standards. 

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

·       At least four (4) years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise network or systems environments.

·       Experience with HPE Aruba Wireless Access Points, HPE Mobility Conductor/Controller, Arista Wireless Access Points, Arista CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV-CUE), Cisco Wireless.

·       Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, BASH, PowerShell, or similar tools.

·       Experience with Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Jenkins, or containerized environments.

·       Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN appliances.

·       Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and subnetting principles.

·       IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ CE and OS certification).

·       Ability to work rotating on-call shifts and provide 24x7 support coverage.

·      Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

·      Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience supporting enterprise transport or tactical Navy networks.

·       Certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

·       Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

·       Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and mission-focused service delivery.

Location & Travel

Primary Work Location: Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite at Washington Navy Yard (U.S. Navy Customer Facility)

Compensation & Career Growth

Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience). This position offers direct advancement into Principal Network Architect or Technical Program Manager roles within Bloom Consulting’s Network Modernization Division. Engineers will receive mentorship, certification support (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Azure, SD-WAN, Zero Trust), and hands-on experience delivering mission-critical modernization across the Navy enterprise.

Why Join Bloom Consulting?

At Bloom Consulting, we combine innovation, precision, and purpose to modernize and sustain Navy networks that enable global mission success. As part of our Network Modernization and Digital Transformation initiatives, you will help strengthen the Navy’s enterprise through secure, automated, and resilient infrastructure. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cloud integration, AI-driven network visibility, and Zero Trust frameworks—all while shaping the next generation of Navy communications.

Join us. Shape the network. Strengthen the mission. Leave your legacy.