Network Engineer

For more details, please connect with Pawan Shrivastava at 510-983-4629 or email at pawans@vgroupinc.comDirect End Client: State of Virginia Job Title: OAG - Network Engineer 3 (802036) Duration: 6 Months Start Date: 06/01/2026 Location: 202 North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Position Type: Contract No. of Hours- 40 hrs/Week Interview Type: Webcam Requirement ID: SVA_NETW036_PS Description: State of Virginia - Office of the Attorney generalCandidate must be local and comfortable for Onsite InterviewKey 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 Required Skills/ Experience/ Education: Routing and switching TCP/IP networking VLAN configuration VPN administration Firewall administration Wireless networking administration Network troubleshooting LAN/WAN support SD-WAN support Network monitoring tools DNS fundamentals Network performance analysis Cisco networking technologies Remote access technologies Circuit troubleshooting Carrier/vendor coordination Network resiliency concepts High availability concepts Network documentation/diagramming Network segmentation Firewall rule management Secure remote connectivity Access control concepts Vulnerability remediation support Security incident support Change management execution Maintenance window coordination Incident response participation Root cause analysis Structured troubleshooting methodology Communication and collaboration Operational discipline Independent work capability Prioritization under pressure BGP Dynamic routing protocols Advanced firewall administration Cisco ASA or NGFW experience SD-WAN design/optimization QoS configuration Azure networking Hybrid cloud networking Zero Trust networking concepts SIEM/network logging integration IDS/IPS familiarity Government IT experience Multi-site enterprise experience V Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. 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