Lead Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
LinuxSwitchingVMware
Senior Lead Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $148,512 - $214,517 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
LinuxSwitchingVMware
About the role
- 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;
- 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
- Comprehensive benefits package
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
network infrastructure managementinfrastructure documentationnetwork monitoringnetwork securitylayer 2 switchinglayer 3 routing protocolstroubleshooting RF issuestroubleshooting LAN issuespenetration testingvulnerability assessment
Soft skills
documentation skillscommunication skillstraining and knowledge transferrecommendation skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CWNA CertificationBCNE CertificationMaster’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in BusinessMaster’s Degree in Information Systems
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