Network Engineer 3 Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Network Engineer

Location:

Richmond, VA 23219

Duration: 7 Months

Position Overview

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
Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Security & Compliance Support
Change Management & Operations
Vendor & Carrier Coordination
Cross-Team Collaboration

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.