Senior Lead Network Engineer II in Los Angeles

Overview

Senior Lead Network Engineer II.

Employment Type:

Full Time. Department:
Information Technology. CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to join a team focused on evaluation, enhancement, and maintenance of a large-scale network project that includes wired and wireless infrastructure, hardware and software. The project objectives include evaluating current network setups, designing and implementing an integrated network infrastructure, and providing consultation on hardware and software to support the infrastructure, testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance.

The Network Engineer will interface with state and local government personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors.

CGS offers an environment that supports professional growth through learning opportunities and collaboration to solve government challenges with cutting-edge technology.

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities using network management software.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation for the network within the NPS environment.
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management, and operation of the network infrastructure.
• Administer Cloudpath (or equivalent) onboarding; monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health; maintain wireless infrastructure; apply security patches and software/firmware updates during business hours (0800–1700 PST, Monday–Friday).
• Assess the network and recommend improvements 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 for NPS infrastructure projects.
• Provide informal training and knowledge transfer on best practices and theory of operation related to network products.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution 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 centers.
• CWNA Certification or equivalent; BCNE Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with RF site survey tools (e.g., 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 (802.1x, MAC Authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, and Certificate Authority).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for 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 of experience with disaster recovery plan creation or testing, or related projects.
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment/testing, and cyber threat information collection and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
• Additional industry certifications/licences.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and 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, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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