Wireless Network Engineer

JFL Consulting, LLC

$100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in wireless network infrastructure, specifically with Aruba environments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security for DOD compliance
  • Technical certifications like CCNA or HPE Aruba ACA-S
  • Both HPE Aruba ACP-CA and ACP-NS certifications required
  • Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) principles and Aruba Wireless technologies
  • Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for both wired and wireless networks

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Aruba and Cisco wireless networking infrastructure
  • Update and enhance network documentation regularly
  • Act as a technical advisor for customers on networking infrastructure
  • Provide engineering support to customers and assist in troubleshooting
  • Improve and maintain standard operating procedures along with industry standards
  • Manage infrastructure upgrades, projects, and regular maintenance tasks
  • Serve as a point of contact for Tier 2 and Tier 3 support tickets
  • Develop technical implementation plans for integrated networking solutions
  • Participate in meetings and prepare technical reports and presentations
  • Build and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions

Benefits

  • 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 coverage
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contributions
  • Generous PTO policy including 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, and 11 holidays
  • Support for professional growth through certification reimbursement and funded development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

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)

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


Salary Description

$100k - $120k

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