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Wireless Network Engineer

SAIC Stafford County, Virginia, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

6 h ago
network-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Wireless Network Engineer will design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN and GPON solutions for Marine Corps installations. Responsibilities include developing engineering documentation, conducting site audits, and providing operational support for high-availability deployments.

What they look for

Wireless LAN GPON FTTx Cisco Network Design RF Optimization WAN LAN VoLTE SIP IMS Site Surveys Network Architecture Troubleshooting Engineering Drawings

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant work experience in wireless networking. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN over OSP/FTTx networks, engineer and implement GPON solutions (ONT, OLT, WDM) for Marine Corps installations.

The candidate will sit at our customer site in Stafford, VA.

Job Duties:

  • Plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON.
  • Develop engineering drawings, test plans/procedures, and cutover/migration documentation.
  • Provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments; troubleshoot LAN/WAN/wireless issues.
  • Conduct feasibility analyses; execute tests, log defects, verify fixes, and contribute to test strategies.
  • Perform site audits; ensure network compatibility and recommend remediation.
  • Create functional designs, deployment procedures, and operational processes; lead technical efforts and mentor staff.

Qualifications

Required Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelors degree and five (5) years of work experience.
  • SME-level experience with Wireless LAN; strong knowledge of up to Wi-Fi 7 and Layer 2/Layer 3.
  • Experience with Cisco-based wireless site surveys, network design, and implementation.
  • Experience with Wi Fi, WAN/LAN; RF design/optimization and range/propagation testing.
  • SIP, IMS, and VoLTE standards.

Required Security Clearance:

  • No clearance required to start, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certifications: Security+, CWNP, CWDP, CWNA, Network+, CySA+, CASP, CCNA.
  • Experience with GPON/FTTx design for major providers; network architecture/engineering focused on GPON.
  • Knowledge of ITU T G.984.x, Telcordia GR 1275, IEEE 802.2/802.3, and NIST standards.
  • Hands-on configuring/installing Cisco switches, routers, and wireless; HP Aruba and Cisco Catalyst experience highly desired.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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