Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level. Department: Information Technology. This role involves evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large‑scale network project that includes wired, wireless, and software infrastructure. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors. 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 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Compensation $135,611.84 - $184,044.64 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr