Atash Enterprises, LLC
Atash Enterprises, LLC

Network Engineer

Hybrid in Richmond, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
Hybrid
$40 - $50/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • networking
  • Routing
  • switching
  • Firewall

Summary

Network Engineer supporting hybrid infrastructure. Manages routing, switching, firewalls,VPN,SD-WAN,andnetwork security;supports monitoring, troubleshooting, resiliency, and secure connectivity.

Local Candidates only

Position Overview

The 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 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

Additional 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.

Skills Table:

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
2
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
Desired
2
Years
Dynamic routing protocols
Desired
3
Years
Advanced firewall administration
Desired
3
Years
Cisco ASA or NGFW experience
Desired
2
Years
SD-WAN design/optimization
Desired
2
Years
QoS configuration
Desired
2
Years
Azure networking
Desired
1
Years
Hybrid cloud networking
Desired
1
Years
Zero Trust networking concepts
Desired
1
Years
SIEM/network logging integration
Desired
1
Years
IDS/IPS familiarity
Desired
1
Years
Government IT experience
Desired
2
Years
Multi-site enterprise experience
Desired
3
Years
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  • Dice Id: 91103975A
  • Position Id: 8979939
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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