Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in the United States to evaluate and enhance a large-scale network project involving both wired and wireless infrastructure. The role includes responsibilities such as managing the NPS network and providing documentation, as well as qualifications in engineering and network security. This full-time position offers a base pay range of $135,611.84 to $184,044.64 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience with disaster recovery planning.
• CWNA Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong documentation skills

Communication skills

Network security knowledge

Troubleshooting RF and LAN issues

Knowledge of RF site survey tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Wireshark

Linux

Windows Server 2013

VMware

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Compensation

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.
• 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 staff.
• 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 Authority (CA).
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows Server 2013, VMware, etc.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline (preferred).
• At least 3 years of 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 Scrum project management methodologies.
• Additional industry certifications/licenses.

Company commitments and benefits

CGS is committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401k; flexible spending accounts; and paid time off and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

How to apply

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation. Explore additional job opportunities on our job board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/. For more information about CGS, please visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

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