Position: Network Engineer (Ref: 18361) Location: Richmond, VA USA, 23219 Salary: $42.92/hr. Duration: 1 Years 1 Months 7 Days - Contract Openings: 1 Deadline: 05/28/2026 Description: ***Local Candidates ***Onsite We are seeking a Network Engineer who will be supporting the hybrid infrastructure. The Network Engineer will 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. Network Infrastructure Administration • Manages routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, and network security. • Supports monitoring, troubleshooting, resiliency, and secure connectivity 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 • Collaborating 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 • Communicating operational risks and system impacts to leadership 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 • 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 Required / Desired Skills • 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 - 1 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 Required - 2 Years • Dynamic routing protocols Required - 3 Years • Advanced firewall administration Required - 3 Years • Cisco ASA or NGFW experience Required - 2 Years • SD-WAN design/optimization Required - 2 Years • QoS configuration Required - 2 Years • Azure networking Required - 1 Years • Hybrid cloud networking Required - 1 Years • Zero Trust networking concepts Required - 1 Years • SIEM/network logging integration Required - 1 Years • DS/IPS familiarity Required - 1 Years • Government IT experience Required - 2 Years • Multi-site enterprise experience Required - 3 Years