CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large-scale network project that includes wired and wireless infrastructure, hardware, and software. The project aims to evaluate current network setups and design and implement a network infrastructure that supports wireless, wired, and software requirements. The role includes consultation on hardware and software for the infrastructure, as well as systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance to implement the new setup. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services.
Base pay range
$135,611.84/yr - $184,044.64/yr
Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology
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 within the NPS environment. Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management and operation of the network infrastructure. Administer the Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and apply network security patches and software/firmware updates (0800 to 1700 PST, Monday–Friday). Assess the NPS network infrastructure and make recommendations for 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 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 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/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
Equal Opportunity Employment
CGS 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.
How to apply
For more information about CGS or to apply, visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact info@cgsfederal.com.
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CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining a large-scale network project that includes wired and wireless infrastructure, hardware, and software. The project aims to evaluate current network setups and design and implement a network infrastructure that supports wireless, wired, and software requirements. The role includes consultation on hardware and software for the infrastructure, as well as systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance to implement the new setup. The Network Engineer will interface with state and local personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services.
Base pay range
$135,611.84/yr - $184,044.64/yr
Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology
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 within the NPS environment. Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management and operation of the network infrastructure. Administer the Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and apply network security patches and software/firmware updates (0800 to 1700 PST, Monday–Friday). Assess the NPS network infrastructure and make recommendations for 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 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 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/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
Equal Opportunity Employment
CGS 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.
How to apply
For more information about CGS or to apply, visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact info@cgsfederal.com.
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