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The engineer will provide technical leadership for Aruba wireless architecture, RF performance, secure network access, integration, troubleshooting, and transition to operations.\nThe environment includes Aruba AOS 10, Aruba Central On-Premises, distributed Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE coexistence, certificate-based 802.1X authentication, Comply-to-Connect enforcement, wireless intrusion detection and prevention, and enterprise monitoring. The engineer will collaborate with network, identity, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure, reliable wireless services at scale.\nPrimary Responsibilities\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 sustain 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. \nCoordinate with cybersecurity teams on applicable DoD security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, testing, and accreditation evidence. \nIntegration, Troubleshooting, and Leadership\nIntegrate 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 execute engineering changes, upgrades, testing, deployment waves, and operational handoffs with validation and rollback procedures. \nDocumentation Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain wireless architecture and RF designs, configuration baselines, access-control and security designs, implementation and test plans, site-survey results, troubleshooting guides, standard operating procedures, and as-built/transition documentation.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. \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 ability to coordinate across technical teams and customer stakeholders. \nClearance Requirements\nActive DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain additional access if required by the assigned environment. \nMust meet applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the assigned position. \nPreferred Qualifications\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. \nKey Success Factors\nThe successful engineer combines hands-on Aruba and RF expertise with the ability to lead complex deployments, isolate problems across wireless, wired, and identity layers, and deliver a secure, reliable service that operations teams can sustain. \nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 8, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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