Senior Network Engineer - Government IT Infra & Security

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A government contracting firm located in Virginia, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to enhance a large-scale network project. The role involves managing both wired and wireless network infrastructures, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in a relevant field, have strong knowledge of network security, and possess essential certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong documentation skills including updating JIRA tickets and network diagrams.
• CWNA Certification or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years' experience with disaster recovery plan creation/testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the NPS network infrastructure.
• Provide design guidance on network solutions within NPS projects.
• Conduct testing procedures for new infrastructure projects.

Skills

NPS network infrastructure management

Infrastructure monitoring

Networking best practices

Cloudpath onboarding administration

Technology solution implementation

Documentation skills

Network security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

JIRA

Job description

A government contracting firm located in Virginia, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to enhance a large-scale network project. The role involves managing both wired and wireless network infrastructures, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in a relevant field, have strong knowledge of network security, and possess essential certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.