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Koniag Management Solutions, LLC (KMS), a Koniag Government Services (KGS) company, is hiring a Senior Network Engineer-Wireless. Position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain additional security requirements. Please do not apply if you do not possess the required Top-Secret Clearance. 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. Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer specializing in enterprise wireless systems to serve as the Subject Matter Expert for wireless network architecture, deployment, and sustainment. The candidate will be responsible for predictive and physical wireless site surveys, RF analysis, interference mitigation, and designing secure, high‑performance wireless solutions across large‑scale enterprise environments. This position requires a strong understanding of modern wireless standards, HPE Aruba controllers and access points, and secure DoD network environments. The selected candidate will support mission operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the SME for enterprise wireless networking architecture, design, deployment, and optimization. * Conduct predictive and physical wireless site surveys using professional RF design tools. * Engineer and deploy complex Wi‑Fi solutions to support secure, high‑density, and mission-critical networks. * Diagnose and troubleshoot RF interference, channel overlap, performance degradation, and connectivity issues. * Manage wireless LAN controllers, access points, authentication methods, and wireless policy enforcement. * Support configuration, tuning, and lifecycle management of HPE Aruba controllers and access points. * Apply expertise in 802.11be, 802.11ax, and related wireless standards in enterprise deployments. * Provide Tier III engineering support and root cause analysis for wireless network incidents. * Ensure wireless solutions meet DoD security compliance requirements and integrate effectively with enterprise security tools. * Develop comprehensive design documentation, heat maps, topology diagrams, and configuration standards. Required Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI clearance. * 10+ years of experience in network engineering with a specialization in wireless networking. * DoD 8140 qualification: 441 - Network Operations Specialist. * At least two of the following required certifications: * CWSP (or equivalent vendor wireless professional certification) * Security+ * Certified Wireless Network Professionals CWDP (or equivalent vendor design certification) * CCNP Security (or CISSP) * Strong technical understanding of: * HPE Aruba controllers and access points * 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7) and 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6/6E) standards * RF design, interference mitigation, and wireless performance tuning * Wireless authentication and security protocols (WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, etc.) Preferred Certifications (Plus): * CWDP * Ekahau design training/certification * CCNP Enterprise * Expert‑level wireless/vendor certifications * Enterprise wireless architecture experience or credentials Preferred Experience: * Designing secure enterprise wireless networks in DoD or IC environments. * Conducting predictive RF modeling and field validation with tools such as Ekahau or AirMagnet. * Large‑scale wireless deployments involving high-density or mission-critical requirements. * Integrating wireless systems with security, monitoring, and analytics platforms. Requirements: TS/SCI security clearance required, candidate will not be considered without. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. About our Company: Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352 #LI-CT1