Senior Network Wireless Engineer

Senior Network Wireless EngineerWe have an outstanding Contract position for a Senior Network Wireless Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Washington, DC surrounding area. Pay Rate: $90- $95/hr US Citizenship is required. Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. Seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support the deployment, operations, and sustainment of secure network infrastructure in a DoD environment. This role focuses on Cisco wireless solutions, with additional responsibility for zero trust-aligned network operations, automation, and cyber defense support. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco and Aruba wireless environments, including infrastructure, authentication, segmentation, and management through platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center.Job Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and support enterprise Cisco wireless networks in a secure, highly distributed environmentConfigure and manage wireless infrastructure, including access points, controllers, and supporting network devicesIntegrate wireless networks with authentication, policy, and security services such as Cisco ISE, 802.1X, and segmentation controlsSupport wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting for performance, security, and connectivityPlan and execute wireless upgrades, expansions, migrations, and lifecycle refreshesPerform Ekahau wireless surveys for predictive design, validation, and post-deployment verificationUse Ekahau survey data to assess coverage, capacity, roaming, signal quality, and RF design readinessAnalyze wireless traffic, client behavior, and RF performance to ensure reliable operationsMaintain network documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, configuration records, and implementation logsWork with security, systems, and application teams to ensure wireless interoperability and complianceSupport zero trust-aligned network architecture and DoD security requirementsCollaborate with vendors and stakeholders on equipment selection, implementation, and supportMentor junior engineers and contribute to operational best practicesBasic Hiring Criteria:Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience in enterprise wireless engineering may be consideredCurrent TS/SCI clearanceAbility to work onsite daily7-10 years of experience in network engineering or wireless networkingStrong hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba wireless technologiesExperience supporting large-scale wireless LAN environmentsStrong understanding of wireless security, authentication, roaming, and RF fundamentalsExperience with routing/switching fundamentals and enterprise network integrationFamiliarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and SIEM integrationStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationDesired Qualifications:CCNP or CCIE certificationExperience with Cisco Catalyst CenterExperience with Cisco ISE and wireless policy enforcementExperience supporting DoD or other secure government environmentsKnowledge of Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7Familiarity with public cloud networkingExperience with PKI, certificates, and secure wireless authenticationKnowledge of the NIST SP 800 series and MITRE ATT&CKBenefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance