Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is looking for a Wireless Network Engineer on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client in Quantico, VA

Role Description:

The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency’s highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.

The Wireless Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, develop, install, modify, and test networks, application programs and/or computer based systems. Translate systems/subsystems designs and detailed designs into fully functioning and architecturally compliant networks, applications, or computer-based systems. This position requires knowledge of servers, workstations, and other programmable systems such as controllers and handheld devices. The Wireless Engineer will provide advice on differing networking implementations and designs. Provide problem resolution, compliance testing and design recommendations.

They must have hands-on experience with inter networking equipment to include configuration, installation and/or troubleshooting. The engineer will work with senior technical and user staff in a support role on their projects.

Qualifications:

Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Experience:

• 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing wireless solutions.
• Experience with various WLAN topologies, including indoor, outdoor, high-density, campus, mesh, remote, and industrial.
• Experience with WLAN survey tools to perform Active, Passive, and AP on a Stick surveys.
• Experience with Spectrum Analyzer tools
• Experience with AAA and identity-based access solutions for WLAN deployments
• Experience with wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems, including WIDS and WIPS
• Understanding of Cisco switching and ability to troubleshoot basic AP connectivity issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot wireless client devices • Ability to perform monitoring of various WLAN technologies and topologies.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, with good communication (written and oral) and coordination skills.

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher
• Experience working on an Enterprise Network
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail

Benefits at Sentar:

In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees. As well as voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, insurance options are provided through our trusted carriers. We provide several options for our employees to choose from; including two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO). Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match of employee contributions through our 401(k) plan. Is time-off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Here at Sentar, we know the importance of our employee's mental health and we value their wellbeing, which is why we created our Building a Better YOU program. This program offers educational resources, community building activities, and Journey LIVE, which is a leading preventative mental health service provided through Sentar that gives our employees access to live and on-demand mental health and wellness content. Doing good makes you feel good, which is exactly why we launched our Senter Serves committee! Sentar Serves aims to give back to our community by donating our time and resources to those who need it most. Another way we invest in our people is by offering a robust professional development and education assistance plan to help our employees reach their professional goals. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!

If you are not ready to apply for this position, submit your resume here to join our talent community. We'll keep you updated occasionally on new job opportunities.

Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at 256-430-0860 x 129 or email recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.