Senior Network Engineer (Wireless) - Enterprise WiFi Migration & RF

Location: Fully onsite at a secure federal installation in the Washington, DC metro area. Relocation and travel assistance available. For teams of two or more in the same region, alternate accredited SCIF work locations may be supported.

Referrals: Have a colleague you'd like to work with? Referrals are encouraged and eligible for bonuses. For candidates interested in working outside the DC area, team-based placements (2+ hires at the same location) help enable alternate SCIF site options. We're hiring 8 engineers across 3 skill sets for the same client:

• This role - Sr. Network Engineer III - Wireless (1 opening)
• Sr. Network Engineers III - Unified Communications (5 openings)
• Sr. Network Engineer III - Security (2 openings)

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Network Engineer (Wireless) - Enterprise WiFi Migration & RF (Aruba/Cisco) | Active TS | CCIE/CWSP Preferred

As a Sr. Wireless Network Engineer III, you'll deliver senior wireless engineering expertise supporting a highly visible, security-sensitive customer with the goal to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise wireless solutions across the federal government. Our team is responsible for delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities, and you'll operate as a trusted technical contributor within an Agile execution model, directly strengthening operational reliability and customer confidence.

What you'll do

• Conduct predictive and physical RF site surveys.
• Design, deploy, and tune enterprise wireless networks.
• Troubleshoot RF interference and wireless performance issues.
• Support and maintain wireless controllers and access points.
• Participate actively in Agile execution and technical discussions.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical environment.
• Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance required; must be eligible for expedited SCI read-in (recent, in-scope investigation required; prior TS/SCI and polygraph preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
• DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 441 Network Operations Specialist work role (e.g., Security+, Network+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, CCNP Security)
• Plus one of the following:
• CWSP (or equivalent professional-level wireless certification), or
• Security+ combined with a strong enterprise wireless certification (Security+ may be used to satisfy the DoD 8140 requirement)
• CCIE Enterprise Wireless strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering with a primary focus on enterprise wireless networking.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise WiFi environments.
• Hands-on experience conducting predictive and physical wireless site surveys, including RF analysis and performance validation.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve RF interference, coverage, and capacity issues in operational environments.
• Hands-on experience managing wireless LAN controllers and enterprise access points.
• Hands-on experience conducting predictive and physical RF site surveys.
• Deep understanding of RF propagation and interference mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba controllers and access points supporting 802.11ax and 802.11be standards.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco wireless, Ubiquity, and Ericsson edge solutions.
• Explicit experience integrating wireless solutions with security systems and monitoring and supporting endpoint connectivity.
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE: $230K - $320K

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation

This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies, which may include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications

ABOUT KORE1

Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.