Systems Engineer III (Secure Wireless)

Position Title: Systems Engineer III (Secure Wireless)
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Clearance: Active Secret
Travel: Up to 25%

Description:
Waypoint's client is seeking a Systems Engineer III (Secure Wireless) to support secure communications and Signal Modernization efforts within a tactical network environment. This role provides engineering support across the lifecycle of secure wireless systems, serving as a bridge between development, testing, and fielding activities.

The selected candidate will support secure baseline development, testing, and deployment, with a focus on Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures and secure network integration.

Responsibilities:

• Support systems engineering and development efforts by testing emerging technologies and software for integration into secure wireless baselines.
• Engineer test networks and develop formal test plans and performance testing threads.
• Support configuration and capability management, including documentation and software configuration control across multiple baselines.
• Validate system updates and releases resulting from Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) activities.
• Provide field support through direct coordination with Field Support Engineering teams, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Deliver train-the-trainer instruction to support successful system deployment and adoption.
• Develop technical documentation, including network diagrams (MS Visio) and Detailed Technical Procedures (DTPs).
• Perform advanced network and client troubleshooting using logs, system messages, and monitoring tools.
• Support acquisition activities by reviewing technical specifications, mission needs, and contractor proposals.
• Conduct technical evaluations of network performance, system integration, and architecture strategies.

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field (or additional 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 6+ years of tactical network systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting secure wireless or tactical network systems.
• Experience designing and implementing LANs, VLANs, and end-to-end network architectures.
• Experience with RF engineering and tactical voice/data transmission systems.
• Experience with CSfC architectures and secure network configurations.
• Technical expertise in:
  • Cisco IOS, Aruba OS (Wireless), Palo Alto Networks OS, VMware
  • VPN, IPSec, PKI, Certificate Authorities, Firewalls, Active Directory
  • Windows Server and Windows 10/11 environments
  • Network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark, SNMPc, PacStar IQ-Core)
  • Routing and troubleshooting virtualized environments

Desired:

• Experience supporting WIN-T or Tactical Network Configuration Items (CIs) and architectures.
• Experience with Signal Modernization products, including Small Form Factor Wi-Fi and SWMRE.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition and engineering evaluation activities.
• Experience developing technical procedures and system documentation for fielded systems.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.