Network Engineer maintaining and enhancing the NPS network infrastructure for a large scale government project. Interface with various stakeholders, ensuring optimal performance and security protocols.
Responsibilities
Interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor(s) who will provide development services.
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.
Requirements
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.
A Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information systems or a related discipline
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
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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