Wireless engineer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Type of Requisition :

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess :

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain :

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust / Other Required :

None

Job Family : Network Engineering

Job Qualifications : Skills :

Network Connectivity, SSL VPN, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Wireless Networks

Certifications : None

Experience :

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Job Description :

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Deliver solutions to complex problems as a Secure Wireless Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in security and wireless technologies, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Secure Wireless Engineer, you will contribute to efforts in designing; developing; analyzing; troubleshooting; and documenting wireless network security infrastructure. Performs problem isolation and resolution; monitors; tunes and sets standards for wired and wireless networks. Provide client consulting and training on the interfacing and use of the network security facilities. Plans and coordinates computer wireless network initiatives. Devise solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment. Provide internal consulting; technical guidance; information and support to application developers; computer operations; workstation support; company management and departmental clients. Works with and directs other network professionals as required to coordinate efforts resolve cross-team issues and communicate changes. Ensures that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance; coordinating planned maintenance; adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues related to firewall / VPN / SSL infrastructures. Responsible for evaluating current network security systems.

HOW A CYBER WIRELESS SECURITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Serves as the local expert for Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Components; manage and maintain CSfC architecture
• Perform weekly plugin updates and CND vulnerability assessments within the enclave utilizing various security tools and referencing DISA STIG policies on Management Network
• Build, patch, and manage CSfC approved secure End User Device (EUD) configurations, software, and provisioning services
• Generate / Ingest and manage certificates for the secure mobile devices and EUD endpoints
• Develop device configuration files from scratch and make modifications to existing configuration files to Wireless devices and WLAN systems.
• Design; implement; and support WLANs by performing and documenting 802.11 wireless surveys
• Experience with determining Access Point (AP) placements and deploy / manage APs, perform post-implementation surveys in order to optimize WLAN performance.
• Demonstrate hands on knowledge of Smart-Phone operating systems; security and wireless connectivity features.
• Integrate knowledge of building construction; RF propagation and current hardware vendor limitations to create a design proposal.
• Create and Validate accuracy of heat-maps.
• Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enclave and determine possible causes of such alerts-McAfee HBSS Admin background to include hands on experience with DLP
• Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources within the enclave; to include individual host logs; network traffic logs; firewall logs; and intrusion detection system logs
• Maintain knowledge of applicable CND policies; regulations; and compliance documents specifically related to CND auditing
• Implement and enforce CND policies and procedures reflecting applicable laws; policies; procedures; and regulations

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

ITIL Foundation certification preferred

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

The likely salary range for this position is $108,979 - $147,443. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Travel Required :

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options :

Onsite

Work Location : USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations :

USA MO St. Louis

Total Rewards at GDIT :

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work / life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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