Network Engineer

About the role

Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking an experienced 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. The project's objectives are to evaluate the current setup of existing disparate networks and design & implement a network infrastructure that encompasses the wireless, wired, and software network requirements. The project will also include consultation regarding hardware and software necessary to facilitate the proper support for this encompassing infrastructure, and the associated systems testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance needed to implement the new setup. This Network Engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

- 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.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or a related discipline.