Senior Lead Network Engineer - Wireless, Security & Cloud

Cgsfederal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS is seeking a Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large-scale network project that includes wired and wireless infrastructure.

You will consult on hardware and software, conduct system testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA, and interface with government personnel, stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors. The role requires extensive networking knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline
• CWNA Certification or equivalent
• BCNE Certification or equivalent
• Experience with RF site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF scanners, and Wireshark packet capture software
• Strong knowledge of Layer2 switching and Layer3 routing protocols, including VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, and VRRP
• Strong knowledge of network security, including 802.1x, MAC authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, and certificate authority (CA)
• Working knowledge of Linux, MS Server 2013, VMware, etc.
• Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience with disaster recovery plan creation, implementation, and testing
• 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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, enhance, and maintain a large-scale network project
• Design and implement network infrastructure encompassing wireless and wired components
• Consult on hardware and software, conduct system testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA
• Interface with government personnel, internal stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors
• Provide design guidance and informal training on network products

Skills

NPS network management

Network monitoring tools

Documentation using Jira/wiki

RF site survey tools

Layer2/L3 networking

Network security basics

Linux & VMware basics

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ekahau

RF Scanners

Wireshark

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

CGS is seeking a Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large-scale network project that includes wired and wireless infrastructure.

You will consult on hardware and software, conduct system testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA, and interface with government personnel, stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors. The role requires extensive networking knowledge and strong communication skills.