Network Engineer

Network Engineer Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation, enhancement, and maintenance of a large‑scale network project that includes both wired and wireless network infrastructure and related hardware and software. The project's objectives are to evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks and design and implement a network infrastructure that encompasses the wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The project will also include consultation regarding hardware and software necessary to facilitate the proper support for this encompassing infrastructure, and the associated systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance needed to implement the new setup. This Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services. Skills and Attributes for Success 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 (preferred) 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/licenses Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Salary: $135,611.84 – $184,044.64 a year 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)