
Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United 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