Senior Network Engineer (Wireless)

Program Overview

Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic of Network and UC engineers in Washington, DC. This position serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of enterprise wireless networking solutions supporting a one-of-a-kind mission.

The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise for wireless infrastructure, conduct predictive and physical site surveys, troubleshoot RF interference issues, and manage enterprise-class WLAN environments.

Senior Network Engineer responsibilities: 

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives
• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise wireless networks.
• Conduct predictive and physical RF site surveys.
• Perform wireless coverage analysis and optimization.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance, connectivity, and interference issues.
• Manage wireless controllers, access points, and related infrastructure.
• Develop network architecture documentation and technical designs.
• Support network modernization and technology refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Required Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and twelve (12+) years relevant experience. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• CWSP, CWDP, or equivalent enterprise wireless certification.
• DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise wireless solutions.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, WLAN protocols, and wireless security.
• Experience with:
• HPE Aruba Controllers
• Aruba Access Points
• 802.11 standards

Desired Qualifications:

• Ekahau Design Training
• CCNP Enterprise
• Advanced wireless architecture certifications

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.