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Senior Lead Network Engineer II

Medium, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Overview

Senior Lead Network Engineer II. Employment Type: Full Time. Department: 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 wired and wireless infrastructure, and related hardware and software. The project aims to evaluate existing networks and design and implement an integrated network infrastructure that covers wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The project will include consultation on hardware and software needed to support the infrastructure, as well as systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance to implement the new setup. This Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We seek candidates who contribute to government innovation, value collaboration, and anticipate the needs of others. CGS offers an environment where employees are supported, and professional growth is encouraged through learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.

Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities via deployment of network management software.

Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation related 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 from 0800 to 1700 PST, Monday-Friday.

Assess the NPS network infrastructure and make improvement and optimization recommendations.

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 related 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 a related discipline.

At least 3 years of 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

Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our customers and relationships for years to come. We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: info@cgsfederal.com

Salary: $148,512 - $214,517 a year

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