Wireless Network Engineer

Job ID 2616878

Location Stafford, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-09-16

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Network Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN over OSP/FTTx networks, engineer and implement GPON solutions (ONT, OLT, WDM) for Marine Corps installations.

The candidate will sit at our customer site in Stafford, VA.

Job Duties

• Plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON.
• Develop engineering drawings, test plans/procedures, and cutover/migration documentation.
• Provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments; troubleshoot LAN/WAN/wireless issues.
• Conduct feasibility analyses; execute tests, log defects, verify fixes, and contribute to test strategies.
• Perform site audits; ensure network compatibility and recommend remediation.
• Create functional designs, deployment procedures, and operational processes; lead technical efforts and mentor staff.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors degree and five (5) years of work experience.
• SME-level experience with Wireless LAN; strong knowledge of up to Wi-Fi 7 and Layer 2/Layer 3.
• Experience with Cisco-based wireless site surveys, network design, and implementation.
• Experience with Wi Fi, WAN/LAN; RF design/optimization and range/propagation testing.
• SIP, IMS, and VoLTE standards.
  
  

Required Security Clearance

• No clearance required to start, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications Security , CWNP, CWDP, CWNA, Network , CySA , CASP, CCNA.
• Experience with GPON/FTTx design for major providers; network architecture/engineering focused on GPON.
• Knowledge of ITU T G.984.x, Telcordia GR 1275, IEEE 802.2/802.3, and NIST standards.
• Hands-on configuring/installing Cisco switches, routers, and wireless; HP Aruba and Cisco Catalyst experience highly desired.
  
  

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.