Network Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,611 - 184,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading government services firm based in New York is seeking a Network Engineer to enhance and maintain a large-scale network project involving both wired and wireless infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation skills, experience with RF tools, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time role offers a pay range of approximately $135,611 to $184,045 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience with disaster recovery plan creation and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain and deliver infrastructure documentation.
• Assess the NPS network infrastructure and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strong documentation skills

Ability to communicate with end users

Strong knowledge of network security

Experience utilizing RF site survey tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Ekahau

RF Scanners

Job description

Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) 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 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. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local government personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services.

Base pay range

$135,611.84/yr - $184,044.64/yr

Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level

Department: Information Technology

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Administer the Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and apply 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 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 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

About CGS

CGS is committed to simplifying and enhancing government operations 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’ needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we’ve grown our government-contracting portfolio, building valuable partnerships through honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty, professionalism, and delivering the best quality to our clients while maintaining strong relationships.

Benefits

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

CGS 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.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! For more information about CGS, visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: [e-mail]