About this opportunity
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) lists this Network Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large scale network project that includes both wired and wireless infrastructure, hardware, and software. The project aims to evaluate the current setup of existing networks and design and implement a network infrastructure that encompasses wireless, wired, and software requirements, including hardware/software recommendations, testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services.
Base pay range: $135,611.84/yr - $184,044.64/yr (provided by CGS Federal; your actual pay will be based on skills and experience). Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level.
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, and 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, 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 centers.
CWNA Certification or equivalent; BCNE Certification or equivalent.
Experience utilizing RF site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF Scanners and Wireshark.
Strong knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols (VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, VRRP).
Strong knowledge of network security (802.1x, MAC Authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, CA).
Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues; working knowledge of LINUX, MS Server 2013, VMware, etc.
Master’s Degree in related discipline is optional; consider mentioning additional industry certifications/licences.
At least 3 years experience with disaster recovery plan creation/implementation testing or projects.
Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability testing; cyber threat information collection and analysis.
Working knowledge of Agile/SCUM project management methodologies.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision; Life Insurance; 401k; Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter); Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Equal Opportunity
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About CGS
CGS strives to simplify and enhance government operations by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ needs. We are committed to solving challenging and dynamic problems and value honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
How to Apply
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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