Network Engineer 3

Job Description Job Title: OAG - Network Engineer 3 (Short Term)Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Work Type: OnsiteLocation: Richmond, VA 23219Start Date: 06/01/2026End Date: 12/04/2026Industry Category: Information Technology / GovernmentEmployment Type: Contract, $28 – $48 per hour.Requisition ID: 802036OverviewThe 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.ApplicationApplications 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 DescriptionThe 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.ResponsibilitiesNetwork Infrastructure AdministrationAdminister and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructure across multiple office locationsConfigure and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access network environmentsSupport hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across enterprise locationsMaintain network availability, resiliency, redundancy, and overall performanceManage VLAN configuration and enterprise TCP/IP networking environmentsFirewall & Secure Connectivity ManagementAdminister enterprise firewalls, VPN platforms, and secure remote access technologiesSupport network segmentation and access control implementationCoordinate firewall rule management and secure connectivity updatesSupport secure hybrid and cloud-connected networking environmentsAssist with secure remote connectivity initiatives and network hardening activitiesMonitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor network health, utilization, and infrastructure performance using enterprise monitoring toolsTroubleshoot routing, switching, VPN, wireless, and connectivity-related incidentsPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issuesSupport incident response activities and infrastructure recovery effortsTroubleshoot carrier circuits and coordinate escalations with telecommunications providersSecurity & Compliance SupportSupport vulnerability remediation and network security control implementationCollaborate with Information Security teams on risk reduction initiativesAssist with logging, monitoring, audit support, and secure configuration standardsSupport operational compliance with established governance and security proceduresOperational Support & Change ManagementExecute network changes through structured change management processesParticipate in maintenance windows and after-hours operational support as requiredValidate planned infrastructure changes and maintain rollback proceduresMaintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational recordsPrioritize multiple operational tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining service reliabilityVendor & Cross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate with vendors and telecommunications providers for provisioning, troubleshooting, and support escalationsPartner with Systems Administration teams on infrastructure dependencies and integration effortsSupport Application/Data Services teams with connectivity and performance troubleshootingCommunicate operational impacts, risks, and outage information to leadership and stakeholdersRequirementsRequirementsStrong understanding of enterprise routing and switching conceptsExperience supporting LAN/WAN, wireless networking, VPNs, and firewall technologiesAbility to troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issuesExperience with SD-WAN and hybrid enterprise network environmentsFamiliarity with network monitoring, resiliency, and high-availability conceptsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across technical and operational teamsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and prioritization skillsAbility to work independently while managing operational priorities under pressureMinimum Qualifications5 years of experience with routing and switching5 years of experience with TCP/IP networking5 years of experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues4 years of experience with firewall administration4 years of experience supporting LAN/WAN environments4 years of experience with Cisco networking technologies4 years of experience using structured troubleshooting methodologies3 years of experience with VLAN configuration3 years of experience with VPN administration3 years of experience with wireless networking administration3 years of experience with network monitoring tools3 years of experience with DNS fundamentals3 years of experience with network performance analysis3 years of experience with remote access technologies3 years of experience with firewall rule management3 years of experience supporting secure remote connectivity3 years of experience with communication and collaboration in enterprise IT environments3 years of experience demonstrating operational discipline3 years of experience working independently and prioritizing under pressure2 years of experience supporting SD-WAN environments2 years of experience with carrier/vendor coordination2 years of experience with network resiliency concepts2 years of experience with high availability concepts2 years of experience with network documentation and diagramming2 years of experience with network segmentation and access control concepts2 years of experience supporting vulnerability remediation activities2 years of experience executing change management processes2 years of experience coordinating maintenance windows2 years of experience participating in incident response activities2 years of experience conducting root cause analysis1 year of experience supporting security incidentsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the futureCandidate must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignmentCandidate must be willing to interview in personCandidate must be willing to work onsite as required by the agencyLocal candidates strongly preferredPreferred Qualifications2 years of experience with BGP3 years of experience with dynamic routing protocols3 years of experience with advanced firewall administration2 years of experience with Cisco ASA or Next-Generation Firewall technologies2 years of experience with SD-WAN design and optimization2 years of experience with QoS configuration1 year of experience with Azure networking1 year of experience with hybrid cloud networking1 year of experience with Zero Trust networking concepts1 year of experience with SIEM and network logging integration1 year of experience with IDS/IPS technologies2 years of experience working in government IT environments3 years of experience supporting multi-site enterprise environmentsRelevant networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP preferredFamiliarity with NIST and related security frameworks preferredBenefitsCompensationThis is a 1099 Contract role.Compensation range: $28 – $48 per hour.ScheduleAssignment Start Date: 06/01/2026Assignment End Date: 12/04/2026Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 monthsWork Arrangement: OnsiteOccasional after-hours support for maintenance windows and incident response may be requiredLimited travel between office locations may be requiredWork LocationVirginia Office of the Attorney General202 North 9th StreetRichmond, VA 23219This position requires onsite work at the designated agency location. xmcpwfu Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the worksite.Important Job DetailsSubmission Deadline: 05/28/2026Start Date: 06/01/2026End Date: 12/04/2026Duration: Approximately 6 monthsNumber of Openings: 1Interview Type: In Person OnlyWork Arrangement: OnsiteEmployment Type: ContractWork Authorization Requirement: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the futureCandidate Location Requirement: Candidate must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignmentLocal Candidates: Strongly preferred