Network Engineer

Network Engineer, Richmond, VA, USNetwork EngineerPosition OverviewThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) 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 ResponsibilitiesNetwork Infrastructure AdministrationAdminister enterprise routing and switching infrastructureConfigure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environmentsSupport hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locationsMaintain network availability, resiliency, and performanceFirewall & Secure Connectivity ManagementAdminister firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivityImplement and maintain network segmentation and access controlsSupport secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environmentsCoordinate firewall rule changes and network security updatesMonitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor network health, utilization, and performanceRespond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidentsPerform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environmentsConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsSecurity & Compliance SupportSupport implementation of network security controls and standardsCollaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reductionAssist with logging, monitoring, and audit activitiesSupport secure configuration and hardening practicesChange Management & OperationsExecute network changes through defined change management processesValidate planned changes and maintain rollback proceduresParticipate in maintenance windows and operational planningMaintain network documentation and diagramsVendor & Carrier CoordinationCoordinate with telecommunications providers and vendorsSupport circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalationsAssist with hardware lifecycle and support renewalsCross-Team CollaborationPartner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependenciesCoordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issuesSupport Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needsCommunicate operational risks and system impacts to leadershipRequired QualificationsExperience administering enterprise network environmentsStrong knowledge of routing and switching conceptsExperience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote accessExperience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issuesFamiliarity with wireless networking technologiesUnderstanding of structured operational and change management processesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Cisco networking technologiesExperience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environmentsExperience in government or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with network monitoring and logging toolsKnowledge of security frameworks such as NISTRelevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNPKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple operational prioritiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across technical teamsFocus on reliability, security, and operational consistencyWorking ConditionsOffice-based environmentOccasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident responseLimited travel between office locations may be requiredAdditional InformationThis 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 MatrixRouting and switching Required 5 YearsTCP/IP networking Required 5 YearsVLAN configuration Required 3 YearsVPN administration Required 3 YearsFirewall administration Required 4 YearsWireless networking administration Required 3 YearsNetwork troubleshooting Required 5 YearsLAN/WAN support Required 4 YearsSD-WAN support Required 2 YearsNetwork monitoring tools Required 3 YearsDNS fundamentals Required 3 YearsNetwork performance analysis Required 3 YearsCisco networking technologies Required 4 YearsRemote access technologies Required 3 YearsCircuit troubleshooting Required 3 YearsCarrier/vendor coordination Required 2 YearsNetwork resiliency concepts Required 2 YearsHigh availability concepts Required 2 YearsNetwork documentation/diagramming Required 2 YearsNetwork segmentation Required 2 YearsFirewall rule management Required 3 YearsSecure remote connectivity Required 3 YearsAccess control concepts Required 2 YearsVulnerability remediation support Required 2 YearsSecurity incident support Required 1 YearsChange management execution Required 2 YearsMaintenance window coordination Required 2 YearsIncident response participation Required 2 YearRoot cause analysis Required 2 YearsStructured troubleshooting methodology Required 4 YearsCommunication and collaboration Required 3 YearsOperational discipline Required 3 YearsIndependent work capability Required 3 YearsPrioritization under pressure Required 3 YearsBGP Desired 2 YearsDynamic routing protocols Desired 3 YearsAdvanced firewall administration Desired 3 YearsCisco ASA or NGFW experience Desired 2 YearsSD-WAN design/optimization Desired 2 YearsQoS configuration Desired 2 YearsAzure networking Desired 1 YearsHybrid cloud networking Desired 1 YearsZero Trust networking concepts Desired 1 YearsSIEM/network logging integration Desired 1 YearsIDS/IPS familiarity Desired 1 YearsGovernment IT experience Desired 2 YearsMulti-site enterprise experience Desired 3 YearsBenefits At IntelliBeeLong-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.