Senior Lead Network Engineer II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,512 - 214,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services provider in Austin, Texas is looking for a Senior Lead Network Engineer to manage and enhance network infrastructure. Responsibilities include operating the NPS network, improving monitoring capabilities, and conducting testing for new projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, strong documentation skills, and experience with network security. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Strong knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing.
• Ability to update documentation in JIRA and Wiki.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure monitoring using network management software.
• Conduct testing procedures for new infrastructure projects.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication

Network troubleshooting

Security knowledge

RF site survey tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

VMware

Job description

Overview

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead 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.

Base pay range

$148,512.00/yr - $214,517.00/yr

Employment type

Full-time

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
• 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/licenses

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

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.