Wireless Network Engineer

About JFL Consulting

With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements.

About the role

JFL is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Wireless Network Engineer to join our team in Annapolis, MD. This is a full-time, exempt position. The role requires occasional off-hours work for repairs, updates, patches, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Aruba and Cisco wireless networking infrastructure
• Update and improve network documentation
• Act as a technical advisor for customer wireless and networking infrastructure questions and planning
• Provide technical and engineering support to customers
• Follow, improve, and maintain standard operating procedures and industry standards
• Manage infrastructure and communication upgrades, projects, and general maintenance
• Serve as 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
• Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, prepare reports and presentations
• Build and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for wired and wireless networks
• Model and plot Wi-Fi heatmaps for wireless signal strength and coverage

Requirements

• 3+ years of wireless network infrastructure experience, preferably in 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
  • CCNA-Security
• One of the following technical networking certifications:
  • CCNA
  • 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
• 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 ClearPass, Aruba OnGuard, and Aruba Switches
• Prior experience within DoD contract or federal government infrastructure programs

Benefits

• 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 days, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)
• Certification reimbursement and dedicated professional development funding
• Company-provided access to online learning platforms