Network Wireless Engineer

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other

Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job

Qualifications

• Skills: Information Technology (IT), Networking, Wireless Access Point (WAP)
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco
• Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job

Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career.

Join GDIT as a Wireless Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT,

collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL

WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a

Wireless Engineer supporting our customer in Wiesbaden, Germany. Your work will

directly support the mission of United States Army Europe and Africa

(USAREUR‑AF). At GDIT, you will contribute to challenging wireless projects,

strengthen your technical skills, and grow your career. This role supports

wireless project design, installation, and O&M. The engineer contributes to

wireless architecture planning, participates in collaboration meetings, and

works with internal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• include designing
• wireless networks aligned with DoD and industry standards, selecting hardware,
• preparing ROMs/LOMs, supporting accreditation, and ensuring network defense. HOW
• YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Support logistics of operations including consumables,
• installation equipment, and cross‑border equipment movement. Create high‑ and
• low‑level diagrams for records, installations, and accreditations covering
• office and warehouse designs. Perform physical installation of wireless systems,
• including mounting access points and running/terminating cable. Use tools such
• as drills, ladders, and lifts as required. Configure wireless access points via
• controllers, including policies and tags. Provide layer 2/3 guidance to
• administrators. Work with Architects and Engineers to define, deploy, and
• maintain wireless architecture and supporting network components. Use Ekahau AI
• Pro to plan, validate, and assess wireless deployments. Assist the government in
• reviewing wireless designs for compliance with STIGs and DISA requirements,
• ensuring alignment with APL‑approved products. Post‑installation, configure and
• manage wireless capabilities including CAC‑enabled authentication, STIG
• application, security compliance, and FIPS requirements. Provide technical
• training, documentation, and support to the customer. Proactively manage
• wireless controllers, switches, and access points to ensure availability.
• Conduct engineering analysis, issue resolution, and root‑cause documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMCS) and provide touch‑labor support as needed.
• Bonus desired skills/knowledge: Ekahau, JunOS, Ansible, ISE, Spectrum, Catalyst
• Center, Cisco Unified Call Manager. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or related IT degree with 5–8 years of network engineering
• experience (additional experience may substitute for degree). Experience: 8+
• years of relevant military/government network installation and systems/network
• administration. Technical skills: Experience designing, implementing, and
• maintaining wireless networks; understanding wireless security; experience with
• controllers, APs, and L2/L3 networking. Security clearance level: Secret SSBI
• with ability to obtain TS/SCI. US citizenship required. Certifications: CCNA
• minimum; DoD 8570 certification such as Security+ CE. Travel: Up to 75%.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Ability to
• walk/stand for extended periods on uneven terrain. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Tolerance for outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and weather. Ability to
• climb stairs or ladders and work on platforms. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, or
• reach. Ability to work with power tools. Ability to navigate around field
• equipment and maintain situational awareness. Ability to wear required PPE for
• extended periods. ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS TO CONSIDER Work may occur in
• remote locations with minimal infrastructure. Schedules may include irregular
• hours, extended shifts, or on‑call duties. May require overnight travel or
• independent work with limited supervision. Ability to operate in austere
• environments with limited medical or logistical support. Travel may include
• remote sites with limited transportation options. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE Growth:
• AI‑powered career tools for development. Support: Internal mobility team to
• guide career progression. Rewards: Benefits, wellness packages, 401K with match,
• competitive pay and PTO. Community: Award‑winning culture and military‑friendly
• workplace. OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and
• discover opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who strive to drive
• operations forward. The likely hourly rate for this position is between
• $40.00–$52.00, depending on experience, location, and contract requirements.
• International compensation may include allowances, uplifts, and relocation or
• transportation benefits. The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 -
• $115,000. 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. Total
• compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and
• immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international
• assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or
• transportation benefits, above base salary range noted. Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• 40 Travel Required: 50-75% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: DEU
• Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180) Additional Work Locations: 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. Our Identity Verification Process: As
• part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification
• process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure
• authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on
• camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to
• verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the
• collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification
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