Network Engineer 3

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Duration: 6 months (onsite)

Visa Status: Any Visa But local to Richmond, VA

Job Description:

Network Engineer supporting hybrid infrastructure. Manages routing, switching, firewalls,VPN,SD-WAN,andnetwork security;supports monitoring, troubleshooting, resiliency, and secure connectivity.
Local Candidates strongly preferred.
seeks a Network Engineer to support and maintain a secure, stable, and high-performing enterprise network environment. This role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting core networking infrastructure across multiple office locations, data centers, and remote access environments.

The Network Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and network resiliency. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Infrastructure, Information Security, End User Services, Application/Data Services, vendors, and service providers.

This role emphasizes operational discipline, secure network design, structured change management, and reliable service delivery within a government environment.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Administration

Administer enterprise routing and switching infrastructure
Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environments
Support hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locations
Maintain network availability, resiliency, and performance

Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management

Administer firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivity
Implement and maintain network segmentation and access controls
Support secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environments
Coordinate firewall rule changes and network security updates

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Monitor network health, utilization, and performance
Respond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidents
Perform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environments
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Security & Compliance Support

Support implementation of network security controls and standards
Collaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reduction
Assist with logging, monitoring, and audit activities
Support secure configuration and hardening practices

Change Management & Operations

Execute network changes through defined change management processes
Validate planned changes and maintain rollback procedures
Participate in maintenance windows and operational planning
Maintain network documentation and diagrams

Vendor & Carrier Coordination

Coordinate with telecommunications providers and vendors
Support circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalations
Assist with hardware lifecycle and support renewals

Cross-Team Collaboration

Partner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependencies
Coordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issues
Support Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needs
Communicate operational risks and system impacts to leadership

Required Qualifications

Experience administering enterprise network environments
Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts
Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues
Familiarity with wireless networking technologies
Understanding of structured operational and change management processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cisco networking technologies
Experience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environments
Experience in government or regulated environments
Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST
Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple operational priorities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams
Focus on reliability, security, and operational consistency

Working Conditions
Office-based environment
Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident response
Limited travel between office locations may be required
Additional Information
This position supports the agency’s core network infrastructure and plays a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for agency operations. The Network Engineer operates within established governance and operational processes to support stability, resiliency, and risk reduction across the enterprise environment.

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Routing and switching
Required
5
Years
TCP/IP networking
Required
5
Years
VLAN configuration
Required
3
Years
VPN administration
Required
3
Years
Firewall administration
Required
4
Years
Wireless networking administration
Required
3
Years
Network troubleshooting
Required
5
Years
LAN/WAN support
Required
4
Years
SD-WAN support
Required
2
Years
Network monitoring tools
Required
3
Years
DNS fundamentals
Required
3
Years
Network performance analysis
Required
3
Years
Cisco networking technologies
Required
4
Years
Remote access technologies
Required
3
Years
Circuit troubleshooting
Required
3
Years
Carrier/vendor coordination
Required
2
Years
Network resiliency concepts
Required
2
Years
High availability concepts
Required
2
Years
Network documentation/diagramming
Required
2
Years
Network segmentation
Required
2
Years
Firewall rule management
Required
3
Years
Secure remote connectivity
Required
3
Years
Access control concepts
Required
2
Years
Vulnerability remediation support
Required
2
Years
Security incident support
Required
1
Years
Change management execution
Required
2
Years
Maintenance window coordination
Required
2
Years
Incident response participation
Required
2
Years
Root cause analysis
Required
2
Years
Structured troubleshooting methodology
Required
4
Years
Communication and collaboration
Required
3
Years
Operational discipline
Required
3
Years
Independent work capability
Required
3
Years
Prioritization under pressure
Required
3
Years
BGP
Desired
2
Years
Dynamic routing protocols
Desired
3
Years
Advanced firewall administration
Desired
3
Years
Cisco ASA or NGFW experience
Desired
2
Years
SD-WAN design/optimization
Desired
2
Years
QoS configuration
Desired
2
Years
Azure networking
Desired
1
Years
Hybrid cloud networking
Desired
1
Years
Zero Trust networking concepts
Desired
1
Years
SIEM/network logging integration
Desired
1
Years
IDS/IPS familiarity
Desired
1
Years
Government IT experience
Desired
2
Years
Multi-site enterprise experience
Desired
3
Years