Network Engineer

Job Title: OAG - Network Engineer 3 (Short Term)
Work Type:
Onsite
Location:
Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: 12/04/2026
Industry Category:
Information Technology / Government
Employment Type:
Contract, $28 – $48 per hour.
Requisition : 802036

Overview
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support and maintain a secure, resilient, and high-performing enterprise network infrastructure. This role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting enterprise networking technologies across office locations, data centers, and remote access environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational discipline, advanced troubleshooting skills, and experience supporting secure hybrid network environments within a structured enterprise setting.

Application
Applications must be submitted no later than 05/28/2026.
Candidates must be available to interview in person and work onsite as required by the agency.
Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Job Description
The Network Engineer will support the Virginia Office of the Attorney General’s core enterprise networking infrastructure and play a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for agency operations. This hands-on technical role is responsible for routing, switching, firewall administration, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, SD-WAN support, and network resiliency across hybrid environments.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations, the Network Engineer will collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, End User Services, Application/Data Services, vendors, and telecommunications providers to maintain operational stability and secure service delivery. The position requires strong experience with troubleshooting, network monitoring, structured change management, and operational governance in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructure across multiple office locations
• Configure and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access network environments
• Support hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across enterprise locations
• Maintain network availability, resiliency, redundancy, and overall performance
• Manage VLAN configuration and enterprise TCP/IP networking environments

Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management

• Administer enterprise firewalls, VPN platforms, and secure remote access technologies
• Support network segmentation and access control implementation
• Coordinate firewall rule management and secure connectivity updates
• Support secure hybrid and cloud-connected networking environments
• Assist with secure remote connectivity initiatives and network hardening activities

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network health, utilization, and infrastructure performance using enterprise monitoring tools
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, VPN, wireless, and connectivity-related incidents
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues
• Support incident response activities and infrastructure recovery efforts
• Troubleshoot carrier circuits and coordinate escalations with telecommunications providers

Security & Compliance Support

• Support vulnerability remediation and network security control implementation
• Collaborate with Information Security teams on risk reduction initiatives
• Assist with logging, monitoring, audit support, and secure configuration standards
• Support operational compliance with established governance and security procedures

Operational Support & Change Management

• Execute network changes through structured change management processes
• Participate in maintenance windows and after-hours operational support as required
• Validate planned infrastructure changes and maintain rollback procedures
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational records
• Prioritize multiple operational tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining service reliability

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with vendors and telecommunications providers for provisioning, troubleshooting, and support escalations
• Partner with Systems Administration teams on infrastructure dependencies and integration efforts
• Support Application/Data Services teams with connectivity and performance troubleshooting
• Communicate operational impacts, risks, and outage information to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong understanding of enterprise routing and switching concepts
• Experience supporting LAN/WAN, wireless networking, VPNs, and firewall technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issues
• Experience with SD-WAN and hybrid enterprise network environments
• Familiarity with network monitoring, resiliency, and high-availability concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and…