Senior Lead Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type:

Full Time

Department:
Information Technology

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) pay range may vary based on skills and experience. Base pay range: $80,000.00 - $ per year.

This role focuses on evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining large‑scale network infrastructure (wired and wireless) and related hardware & software. Responsibilities include evaluating current networks, designing and implementing improvements, consulting on necessary hardware/software, and testing and security assessments. The position interfaces with state and local government personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors.

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities
• Develop, maintain and deliver infrastructure documentation for the NPS environment
• Review best practices and recommend architecture, design, and operation improvements
• Administer Cloudpath onboarding, monitor wireless health, maintain infrastructure, implement security patches from 0800 to 1700 PST, Monday‑Friday
• Assess NPS network for improvement and optimization
• Define and conduct testing procedures for new projects
• Implement technology solutions within the NPS environment
• Provide design guidance on network solutions within NPS projects
• Provide informal training and knowledge transfer on best practices and theory of operation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or related discipline
• Strong documentation skills (JIRA Tickets, Wiki Pages, Network Diagrams)
• Ability to communicate with end users, cross‑organizational staff and technical assistance center
• CWNA Certification or equivalent
• BCNE Certification or equivalent
• Experience with RF site survey tools (Ekahau, RF scanners, Wireshark)
• Knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols (VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, VRRP)
• Network security knowledge (802.1x, MAC Authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, Certificate Authority)
• Troubleshooting RF and LAN issues
• Working knowledge of Linux, MS Server 2013, VMware
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• 3+ years disaster recovery plan experience
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment
• Experience with cyber threat information collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM project management
• Additional industry certifications/licences

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We may use artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.