CGS Federal
Network Engineer
About this role
CGS is hiring an experienced Network Engineer in Chicago to evaluate, design, and maintain large-scale wired and wireless network infrastructure for a government project. You'll work with state/local officials and vendors to implement network solutions, conduct security assessments, and provide technical guidance throughout the deployment.
What you'll do
- Operate, manage, and optimize NPS network infrastructure across wired and wireless systems
- Administer Cloudpath onboarding, monitor wireless health, and troubleshoot network issues
- Design network solutions and provide architecture recommendations based on best practices
- Conduct testing procedures, vulnerability assessments, and security patch implementations
- Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, including diagrams and JIRA tickets
- Train internal teams on network products and provide knowledge transfer on theory of operation
What they're looking for
- Network infrastructure management (Layer 2/3, VLANs, OSPF, VRRP)
- Wireless network administration and RF site survey tools (Ekahau, Wireshark)
- Network security (802.1x, MAC authentication, RADIUS, ACLs, CA)
- Linux, MS Server 2013, VMware administration
- Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- CWNA and BCNE certifications (or equivalent)
- Technical documentation and communication skills
- Agile/Scrum project management methodologies
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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
- Can you walk us through your experience with wireless network infrastructure, particularly with Cloudpath or similar onboarding platforms, and how you've monitored and troubleshot wireless network health?
- Describe a time when you had to assess a network infrastructure and provide recommendations for improvement. What tools and methodologies did you use?