Must be VA Resident Only || Network Engineer || In-Person Interview

Short Description:Network Engineer supporting hybrid infrastructure. Manages routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, and network security; supports monitoring, troubleshooting, resiliency, and secure connectivity. Position Overview:Seeking 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 Responsibilities:Network Infrastructure Administration:Administer 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 Management:Administer 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 & Troubleshooting:Monitor 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 Support:Support 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 & Operations:Execute network changes through defined change management processesValidate planned changes and maintain rollback proceduresParticipate in maintenance windows and operational planningMaintain network documentation and diagramsVendor & Carrier Coordination:Coordinate with telecommunications providers and vendorsSupport circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalationsAssist with hardware lifecycle and support renewalsCross-Team Collaboration:Partner 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 Qualifications:Experience 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 Qualifications:Experience 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 Abilities:Strong 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 Conditions:Office-based environmentOccasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident responseLimited travel between office locations may be requiredAdditional 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.Skill Required / Desired Amount of ExperienceRouting 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 YearsRoot 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 YearsQuestion 1what city and state is your candidate currently located?Question 2Does your candidate agree to interview and work on-site as required by the agency?