Sr Network Engineer

• Serve as the primary on-site engineer for Aruba networking infrastructure, including Aruba switches, wireless controllers, access points, Aruba Central, and ClearPass
• Design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Aruba wired and wireless LAN environments in a classified, mission-critical setting
• Monitor network health, lead incident response, and perform root cause analysis for Aruba infrastructure issues
• Manage network access control (NAC) policies and posture enforcement using Aruba ClearPass
• Implement network segmentation, VLANs, and secure wireless configurations in accordance with DoD and IC security requirements
• Partner with government stakeholders, security officers, and program leadership to ensure continuity of operations
• Maintain accurate network documentation, configuration baselines, and change management records
• Provide on-call support as needed given the mission-critical nature of the resident engineering role
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable STIGs, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other DoD cybersecurity requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (current and in scope)
• Must be Yankee White eligible: U.S. citizenship (typically required of immediate family members as well), no foreign influence concerns, and willingness to undergo a Tier 5 Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and, where required, a counterintelligence-scope polygraph. Yankee White eligibility does not carry interim status; full adjudication is required before assignment
• 10+ years of hands-on experience administering Aruba networking products (switches, wireless controllers, Aruba Central, ClearPass
• Aruba certification strongly preferred (ACMA, ACMP, ACDX, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified government environments
• Solid working knowledge of network security fundamentals, STIGs, and RMF processes
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Willingness to work on-site full time as a resident engineer, with flexibility to support off-hours needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Presidential Support or other similarly sensitive support roles
• Additional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Security+, or CISSP
• Experience with network automation, monitoring, and configuration management tooling