Senior Lead Network Engineer II — Infra & Security

Cgsfederal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS seeks a Senior Lead Network Engineer II to evaluate, enhance, and maintain a large-scale network project encompassing wired, wireless, and software infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing an integrated network, consulting on hardware and software, and conducting testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA.

Interface with government personnel, stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors. The role requires strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, network security, RF surveying tools,

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.
• 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 Agile/SCUM project management methodologies.
• Additional industry certifications/licenses

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities using network management software.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation within the NPS environment.
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management, and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Administer the Cloudpath onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and implement security patches and firmware updates (0800‑1700 PST, Monday‑Friday).
• Assess the NPS network infrastructure and recommend improvements and optimizations.
• 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 on network best practices and theory of operation to NPS resources.

Skills

CWNA certification

BCNE certification

RF site survey tools

Wireshark

Layer 2 switching / Layer 3 routing

Network security basics

Linux / Windows / VMware

Documentation (JIRA/wiki)

Communication with users

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Ekahau

RF scanners

VMware

JIRA

Wireshark

Job description

CGS seeks a Senior Lead Network Engineer II to evaluate, enhance, and maintain a large-scale network project encompassing wired, wireless, and software infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing an integrated network, consulting on hardware and software, and conducting testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA.

Interface with government personnel, stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors. The role requires strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, network security, RF surveying tools,