Network Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Dependent Care

Commuter

Job summary

CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a large-scale wireless and wired network for the NPS environment. The role involves evaluating existing networks, planning architecture, and coordinating with state/local staff and vendors to ensure robust, secure connectivity.

Expect testing, vulnerability assessments, and ongoing optimization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF surveys, network security, and Linux/VMware environments, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or related.
• Strong documentation skills with updating JIRA, Wiki Pages, and diagrams.
• Ability to communicate with end users and cross-organizational staff.
• CWNA or equivalent certification.
• BCNE or equivalent certification.
• Experience with RF site survey tools like Ekahau, RF Scanners, Wireshark.
• Knowledge of 2-layer switching, 3-layer routing: VLANs, OSPF, VRRP.
• Security knowledge: 802.1x, MAC Auth, ACLs, RADIUS, CA.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and maintain network documentation for NPS.
• Review best practices and provide architecture recommendations.
• Administer Cloudpath onboarding and monitor wireless health.
• Assess network infrastructure and propose improvements.
• Define testing procedures for new infrastructure projects.
• Implement technology solutions within the NPS network.
• Provide design guidance on network solutions for NPS projects.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to NPS resources.

Skills

NPS infra

Network monitoring

Documentation

Security patches

Wireless health

RF site surveys

Troubleshooting RF

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/CS/IS

Master’s in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

VMware

Linux

MS Server 2013

Job description

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 & software. The project's objectives are to evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks and design & implement a network infrastructure that encompasses the wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The project will also include consultation regarding hardware and software necessary to facilitate the proper support for this encompassing infrastructure, and the associated systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance needed to implement the new setup. This Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure;
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities based on the deployment of network management software;
• Develop, maintain and deliver infrastructure documentation relating to the network infrastructure within the NPS environment;
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management and operation of the network infrastructure;
• Administration of the Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding process, monitoring and troubleshooting of wireless network health, maintenance of wireless network infrastructure, implementation of network security patches and software/firmware updates, from 0800 to 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 theory of operation relating to network products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or a related discipline
• Strong documentation skills including updating JIRA Tickets, Wiki Pages and Network Diagrams
• Ability to communicate with end users, cross-organizational staff and technical assistance center
• 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 of Authority (CA)
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues
• Working knowledge of LINUX, MS Server 2013, VMware, etc
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or a related discipline
• At least 3 years experience with disaster recovery plan creation / implementation testing or 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/licences

Our commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

Benefits package

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.