Network Wireless Engineer

Job Description: Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Job Qualifications: Information Technology (IT), Networking, Wireless Access Point (WAP)

Certifications: None

Experience: 8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Wireless Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Wireless Engineer supporting our customer in Wiesbaden, Germany. Your work will directly support the mission of United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR‑AF). At GDIT, you will contribute to challenging wireless projects, strengthen your technical skills, and grow your career.

This role supports wireless project design, installation, and O&M. The engineer contributes to wireless architecture planning, participates in collaboration meetings, and works with internal teams and vendors. Responsibilities include designing wireless networks aligned with DoD and industry standards, selecting hardware, preparing ROMs/LOMs, supporting accreditation, and ensuring network defense.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Support logistics of operations including consumables, installation equipment, and cross‑border equipment movement.
• Create high‑ and low‑level diagrams for records, installations, and accreditations covering office and warehouse designs.
• Perform physical installation of wireless systems, including mounting access points and running/terminating cable. Use tools such as drills, ladders, and lifts as required.
• Configure wireless access points via controllers, including policies and tags. Provide layer 2/3 guidance to administrators.
• Work with Architects and Engineers to define, deploy, and maintain wireless architecture and supporting network components.
• Use Ekahau AI Pro to plan, validate, and assess wireless deployments.
• Assist the government in reviewing wireless designs for compliance with STIGs and DISA requirements, ensuring alignment with APL‑approved products.
• Post‑installation, configure and manage wireless capabilities including CAC‑enabled authentication, STIG application, security compliance, and FIPS requirements.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and support to the customer.
• Proactively manage wireless controllers, switches, and access points to ensure availability. Conduct engineering analysis, issue resolution, and root‑cause documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMCS) and provide touch‑labor support as needed.
• Bonus desired skills/knowledge: Ekahau, JunOS, Ansible, ISE, Spectrum, Catalyst Center, Cisco Unified Call Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or related IT degree with 5–8 years of network engineering experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant military/government network installation and systems/network administration.
• Technical skills: Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining wireless networks; understanding wireless security; experience with controllers, APs, and L2/L3 networking.
• Security clearance level: Secret SSBI with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US citizenship required.
• Certifications: CCNA minimum; DoD 8570 certification such as Security+ CE.
• Travel: Up to 75%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods on uneven terrain.
• Ability