CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior Lead Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Overview
Senior Lead Network Engineer — Full-time position in Information Technology. CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead 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 infrastructure, and related 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 network requirements. The project will also include consultation regarding hardware and software necessary to support this infrastructure, as well as systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance needed to implement the new setup. This Network Engineer will interface with state and local government personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services.
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
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Contact Government Services (CGS) 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.
Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
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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
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Contact Government Services (CGS) 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.
Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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