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