CGS Federal
Network Engineer
About this role
Contact Government Services seeks an experienced Network Engineer in Chantilly, VA to evaluate, design, and maintain large-scale wired and wireless network infrastructure for government clients. The role involves infrastructure assessment, systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and collaboration with government personnel and vendors on comprehensive network modernization projects.
What you'll do
- Operate, manage, and assess NPS network infrastructure for optimization and improvement
- Design, implement, and maintain wireless and wired network solutions with security patches and firmware updates
- Administer Cloudpath onboarding, monitor wireless health, and troubleshoot RF and LAN issues
- Develop infrastructure documentation, network diagrams, and conduct testing procedures for new projects
- Review best practices and provide architecture recommendations for network design and operations
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to government personnel on network products and best practices
What they're looking for
- Network infrastructure design and management (switching, routing, VLANs, OSPF, VRRP)
- Wireless network administration and RF site surveying (Ekahau, Wireshark, RF scanners)
- Network security implementation (802.1x, MAC authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, certificates)
- Linux, Windows Server, and VMware administration
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- CWNA and BCNE certifications (or equivalent)
- Technical documentation and JIRA ticket management
- Disaster recovery planning and testing
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care, commuter)
- Paid time off and state/federal holiday observance
- Professional growth and learning opportunities
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CGS Federal
CGS Federal provides workforce development solutions and federal technology services, including training programs, job placement initiatives, and custom software development for government agencies. The company is hiring workforce development professionals in Washington, DC and SharePoint/PowerApps developers in Chicago and Atlanta to support these initiatives.
- Website
- cgsfederal.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with wireless network infrastructure management, particularly with Cloudpath or similar onboarding platforms. How have you monitored and troubleshot wireless network health issues?
- Describe a project where you conducted RF site surveys using tools like Ekahau or Wireshark. What challenges did you encounter and how did you resolve them?