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A Wifi Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing wireless networks to ensure reliable connectivity. They analyze network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and configure routers, access points, and other wireless infrastructure. Wifi Engineers also work on security protocols to protect networks from unauthorized access. Their role may involve site surveys, signal testing, and capacity planning to provide optimal coverage.

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Infographic showing various Wifi Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,492 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Senior WIFI Enginner with Security Clearance

Koniag Government Services

Washington, DC • On-site

$117K - $161K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Koniag Government Services rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 485 rated business services

Job description

Koniag Government Services is hiring a Senior WiFi Engineer to provide LAN infrastructure support, enterprise wireless, network security, device monitoring, remote access capabilities, and remote device configuration capabilities for our customer base. Of these services, provide planning, designing, implementing, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of all associated technical capabilities as requested by the Government. These requirements encompass the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia region and global remote temporary sites. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide senior level support for a broad user base across multiple Government agencies and a variety of missions.
The primary focus of this requirement is to support the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) services utilized by the majority of the approximately 10,000 users across the country and around the world.
Provide senior support to design, implement, maintain, and resolve issues related to the Agency’s WLAN and other emerging wireless technologies.
Provide support services to meet the Agency’s mission of providing premier enterprise wireless services that are available worldwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year.
May be subject to non-standard work hours and approximately two after hour calls per week.
Required:
BA/BS in Engineering or IT related discipline.
Must have an active TS/SSBI.
Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience supporting projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Demonstrated experience with LAN and WLAN administration with a focus on mobility and optimization of a wireless environment with an ever-changing amount of SSIDs to support changing missions.
Demonstrated experience in managing, designing, and implementing Access Points, Antenna design, Aruba Networks Wireless Controllers, and Aruba Networks Airwave.
8140/8570 IAT II compliant.
ACMP and/or CCNP Wireless Certification.
Highly Preferred:
CCNP certifications in priority order:
Enterprise Infrastructure
Service Provider
Data Center
Security
CCNA certifications in priority order:
Enterprise Infrastructure
Service Provider
Data Center
Security

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