Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation, enhancement, and maintenance of a large scale network project. The role involves designing and implementing network infrastructure, consulting on hardware and software needs, and conducting systems testing and quality assurance.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- A Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or a related discipline
- 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
Company Overview
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://cgsfederal.com/.