Network Engineer with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team responsible for evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large scale network project with wired and wireless infrastructure.

The role requires coordinating with government personnel, stakeholders, and vendors, delivering documentation, testing procedures, and network security updates. Hybrid/Remote options available, located in Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Business, IS or related.
• Strong documentation including JIRA, Wiki, and network diagrams.
• Ability to communicate with end users and cross-functional teams.
• CWNA or equivalent certification.
• BCNE or equivalent certification.
• Experience with RF site survey tools: Ekahau, RF Scanners, Wireshark.
• Knowledge of VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, VRRP.
• Network security: 802.1x, MAC auth, ACLs, RADIUS, CA.
• Troubleshoot RF and LAN issues.
• Linux, Windows Server 2013, VMware experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, CS, IS, or related.
• 3+ years in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment experience.
• Cyber threat information collection/analysis.
• Agile/Scrum project management knowledge.
• Additional industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve monitoring and reporting with network management software.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure documentation.
• Review best practices and recommend architecture and design.
• Administer Cloudpath onboarding, monitor wireless health, apply security patches.
• Assess and optimize the NPS network.
• Define and run testing for new projects.
• Implement network solutions.
• Provide network design guidance.
• Provide informal training to NPS staff.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Network troubleshooting

Agile/Scrum

Disaster recovery planning

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master’s Degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

RF Scanners

JIRA

VMware

MS Server 2013

Cloudpath

Job description

Network Engineer - Chicago, IL / Remote / Hybrid / Detroit, MI

Information Technology - Full Time Hybrid / Hybrid

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. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive 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

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $135,611.84 - $184,044.64 a year