{"id":4290082,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jcs-solutions-principal-network-engineer-wireless-jcs-solutions-llc","title":"Principal Network Engineer – Wireless - JCS Solutions LLC","company":{"id":3854787,"name":"JCS Solutions","domain":"jcssolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jcs-solutions","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Meade, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":104000,"max":149000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":149000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Ansible","optional":false},{"name":"DHCP","optional":false},{"name":"Discord","optional":false},{"name":"DNS","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Rest API","optional":false},{"name":"Slack","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"Wi-Fi","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-13T23:01:55Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-13","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T23:01:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!\nJob Summary\nJCS Solutions is looking for a Principal Network Engineer - Wireless to lead the engineering, deployment, and modernization of a large, geographically distributed enterprise wireless network supporting the Department of Defense. You will be the technical lead for Aruba wireless architecture, RF performance, secure network access, integration, troubleshooting, and transition to operations.\nThe environment includes:\nAruba AOS 10\nAruba Central On-Premises\nDistributed Aruba ClearPass\nCisco ISE coexistence\nCertificate-based 802.1X authentication\nComply-to-Connect enforcement\nWireless intrusion detection and prevention (WIDS/WIPS)\nEnterprise monitoring\nYou'll work with network, identity, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure, reliable wireless services at scale.\nLocation: Fort Meade, MD\nShift: full-time, day-shift role\nClearance: Secret\nCertification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification\nWhat’s in it for you:\nJoin a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. \nBe part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. \nEnjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. \nA robust benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance \nLife insurance \nShort-and-long term disability \nPaid time off (PTO) \n401k retirement plan with employer match \nAnnual Professional Development Reimbursement Program \nAnd more! \n\nWhat you will do:\nWireless Architecture and Deployment\nDesign, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise Aruba wireless infrastructure, including access points, gateways, management platforms, redundancy, and lifecycle upgrades.\nEngineer and maintain Aruba Central On-Premises and AOS 10 configurations, provisioning workflows, high availability, and enterprise configuration standards.\nLead RF design, site surveys, channel and power planning, capacity analysis, roaming optimization, and wireless QoS for voice and mission-critical applications.\nNetwork Access Control and Security\nIntegrate Aruba ClearPass and Cisco ISE with 802.1X/EAP-TLS, RADIUS, certificate-based authentication, endpoint profiling, and Comply-to-Connect policies.\nEngineer wireless security controls, including network segmentation, WPA3, WIDS/WIPS, secure guest access, and approved cryptographic configurations.\nWork with cybersecurity teams on DoD security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, testing, and accreditation evidence.\nIntegration, Troubleshooting, and Leadership\n Integrate wireless services with wired switching, VLANs, routing, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, identity systems, and enterprise monitoring platforms.\nLead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis involving RF, client connectivity, roaming, authentication, certificates, and network performance.\nProvide technical direction and mentoring to engineering teams. Review designs and implementation plans, and communicate technical risks and recommendations to program and government stakeholders.\nPlan and carry out engineering changes, upgrades, testing, deployment waves, and operational handoffs, with validation and rollback procedures.\nDocumentation Develop and maintain:Wireless architecture and RF designs\nConfiguration baselines\nAccess-control and security designs\nImplementation and test plans\nSite-survey results\nTroubleshooting guides\nStandard operating procedures\nAs-built and transition documentation\n\nWhat you will bring:\nSignificant hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks across multiple sites.\nStrong experience with Aruba wireless platforms and management, including access points, gateways/controllers, and Aruba Central or comparable enterprise management tools.\nStrong knowledge of 802.11 and RF engineering, including coverage, interference, capacity, roaming, and wireless performance troubleshooting.\nExperience with enterprise wireless authentication and access control, including 802.1X, RADIUS, certificates, and Aruba ClearPass or comparable NAC platforms.\nWorking knowledge of wired network dependencies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and network segmentation.\nExperience leading technical implementation activities, troubleshooting complex issues, and producing engineering and operational documentation.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across technical teams and customer stakeholders.\nMust meet DoD cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the position.\nRequired CertificationsAn active DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as one of the following: Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+ CE, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CND, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP Certification in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).\n\nEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or\nMaster's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.\nAdditional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n\nHow you will wow us:\nAruba professional or expert certifications; relevant Cisco or security certifications.\nExperience with AOS 10 and clustered Aruba Central On-Premises deployments at large enterprise scale.\nExperience with distributed ClearPass clusters, FIPS configurations, Cisco ISE coexistence, and phased Comply-to-Connect rollout.\nExperience with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, high-density RF surveys, voice roaming optimization, and tools such as Ekahau or AirMagnet.\nExperience with WIDS/WIPS, guest wireless separation, WPA3, and DoD STIG/RMF processes.\nExperience with REST APIs, SNMPv3, enterprise monitoring, Python/Ansible automation, or wireless telemetry integration.\nExperience supporting large-scale DoD or classified network environments.\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government.\nAt JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.\nJCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients \nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions \nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery \nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process \nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! \nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. \nAt JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $104,000.00 - $149,000.00Commitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nNOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. 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