Lead Network Engineer II
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
LinuxSwitchingVMware
Senior Lead Network Engineer
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $148,512 - $214,517 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
LinuxSwitchingVMware
About the role
- 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 both wired and wireless network infrastructure and related hardware & software.
- Evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks and design & implement a network infrastructure that encompasses the wireless, wired, and software network requirements.
- Interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services.
- 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;
- 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.
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
network infrastructurelayer 2 switchinglayer 3 routing protocolsVLANs802.1wOSPFVRRPnetwork securitytroubleshooting RF issuestroubleshooting LAN issues
Soft skills
documentation skillscommunication skillstrainingknowledge transfer
Certifications
CWNABCNEdisaster recovery certificationpenetration testing certificationvulnerability assessment certification