[Remote] Network Engineer

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

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