Network Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 135,611 - 184,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is looking for an experienced Network Engineer based in Arlington, Virginia, to join their Information Technology team. This role involves evaluating and enhancing existing large-scale network infrastructure, while interacting with government personnel and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and operation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong documentation and technical skills with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including expertise in network security protocols and network management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience of at least 3 years in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting RF and LAN issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance a large-scale network project’s architecture.
• Manage network infrastructure and improve monitoring capabilities.
• Conduct assessments and make recommendations for optimization.

Skills

Network infrastructure management

Infrastructure documentation

Communication skills

RF site survey tools

Network security knowledge

Troubleshooting RF and LAN

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Tools

Wireshark

Linux

Microsoft Server 2013

VMware

Job description

Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation, enhancement, and maintenance of a large‑scale network project that includes both wired and wireless network infrastructure and related hardware and software. The project’s objectives are to evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks and design and implement a network infrastructure that encompasses the wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The role will also include consultation on hardware and software required to support this infrastructure, as well as system testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance for the new setup. The engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure;
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities through network management software deployment;
• Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation for the NPS environment;
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management, and operation of the network infrastructure;
• Administer the Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless infrastructure, and implement network security patches and software/firmware updates (0800–1700 PST, Monday–Friday);
• Assess the NPS network infrastructure and make recommendations on improvement and optimization;
• Define and conduct testing procedures for new infrastructure projects;
• Implement technology solutions within the NPS network environment;
• Provide design guidance on network solutions within NPS infrastructure projects;
• Provide informal training and knowledge transfer to NPS resources on best practices and operation of network products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline;
• Strong documentation skills, including updating JIRA tickets, Wiki pages, and network diagrams;
• Excellent communication with end users, cross‑organizational staff, and technical assistance centers;
• CWNA Certification or equivalent;
• BCNE Certification or equivalent;
• Experience utilizing RF site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF scanners, and Wireshark packet capture software;
• Strong knowledge of layer‑2 switching and layer‑3 routing protocols, including VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, and VRRP;
• Strong knowledge of network security, including 802.1x, MAC authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, and certificate authorities (CA);
• Proficiency in troubleshooting RF and LAN issues;
• Working knowledge of Linux, Microsoft Server 2013, VMware, etc.;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred);
• At least 3 years of experience with disaster recovery plan creation, implementation, and testing or related projects;
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability testing;
• Experience with cyber threat information collection and analysis;
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCUM project management methodologies;
• Additional industry certifications or licenses.

Compensation

Base Salary: $135,611.84 – $184,044.64 per year.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage;
• Life Insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter);
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.