Senior Lead Network Architect - Government IT & Security

CGS Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

CGS Federal seeks a Senior Lead Network Engineer to lead a large-scale wired and wireless network project. You will evaluate current networks, design improvements, and oversee testing, security patches, and operations. Expect collaboration with government personnel and vendors.

You will manage documentation, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor team members while ensuring robust, secure network performance across the NPS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
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• Strong documentation and ticketing skills (JIRA/Wiki).
• Experience with RF site surveys and wireless tech.
• Knowledge of L2/L3 switching, VLANs, OSPF, VRRP.
• Familiarity with security protocols and RADIUS/802.1x.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage large-scale NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve monitoring and reporting using network management software.
• Develop and maintain network documentation (diagrams, wiki).
• Review and optimize architecture, design, and operations.
• Oversee wireless onboarding, health checks, and patches (0700–1700 PT).
• Define testing procedures for new infrastructure projects.

Skills

NPS networking

Network monitoring

Documentation (JIRA/Wiki)

Network security

Wireless networks

RF troubleshooting

Linux/Windows/VMware

Agile/SCUM project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Info Systems

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

RF Scanners

VMware

Linux

MS Server

Job description

CGS Federal seeks a Senior Lead Network Engineer to lead a large-scale wired and wireless network project. You will evaluate current networks, design improvements, and oversee testing, security patches, and operations. Expect collaboration with government personnel and vendors.

You will manage documentation, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor team members while ensuring robust, secure network performance across the NPS environment.