Senior Lead Network Engineer II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services organization is seeking a Senior Lead Network Engineer to manage a significant network project in Washington, DC. The role involves evaluating and enhancing wired and wireless infrastructure, interfacing with government personnel and vendors, and leading documentation efforts. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong documentation skills, certifications, and experience with network management tools. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong documentation skills including updating JIRA tickets and network diagrams.
• CWNA Certification or equivalent required.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of network management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and deliver network documentation.
• Provide design guidance on network solutions.
• Assess and optimize existing network infrastructure.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication with end users

Knowledge of layer 2 switching

Knowledge of network security

Troubleshooting RF and LAN issues

Working knowledge of Linux

Experience with site survey tools

Agile/SCUM methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

JIRA

Wireshark

Ekahau

VMware

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Information Technology

Overview

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to lead 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 encompassing the wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors who will provide development services.

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/licences.

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.

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