CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Network Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $135,611 - $184,045 per year

About the role

  • Evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks
  • Design & implement a network infrastructure that encompasses wireless, wired, and software network requirements
  • Consult regarding hardware and software necessary to facilitate the proper support for the infrastructure
  • Conduct systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance needed to implement the new setup
  • Interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors providing development services

Requirements

  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
network infrastructure designsystems testingvulnerability assessmentslayer 2 switchinglayer 3 routing protocolsnetwork securitytroubleshooting RF issuestroubleshooting LAN issuespenetration testingdisaster recovery planning
Soft Skills
documentation skillscommunication skillsconsultation skills
Certifications
CWNA CertificationBCNE Certificationadditional industry certifications