Senior Network Engineer — Government IT & Security

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government contracting firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to enhance a large-scale network project. The role involves evaluating, designing, and maintaining both wired and wireless network infrastructure. Suitable candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of networking protocols and security. The firm offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This position is a full-time role within the IT department, focusing on collaboration with government personnel and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong documentation skills including JIRA and network diagrams.
• Ability to communicate with end users and technical teams.
• CWNA Certification or equivalent is required.
• BCNE Certification or equivalent is desired.
• Experience with RF site survey tools is essential.
• Strong knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 networking.
• Knowledge of network security protocols is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPS network infrastructure effectively.
• Improve network monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Maintain documentation for network infrastructure.
• Provide recommendations for network architecture.
• Monitor and troubleshoot wireless networks.

Skills

Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure

Improve infrastructure monitoring

Documentation skills

Strong communication ability

CWNA Certification

BCNE Certification

Experience with RF site survey tools

Knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 protocols

Knowledge of network security protocols

Troubleshooting RF and LAN issues

Education

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

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Wireshark

Ekahau

LINUX

MS Server 2013

VMware

Job description

A government contracting firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to enhance a large-scale network project. The role involves evaluating, designing, and maintaining both wired and wireless network infrastructure. Suitable candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and strong knowledge of networking protocols and security. The firm offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This position is a full-time role within the IT department, focusing on collaboration with government personnel and stakeholders.