Network Engineer \\ Need Local to VA

OAG - Network Engineer 3 (802036)

202 North 9th Street Richmond, VA 23219

12+ Months

In Person Only

Onsite

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

Local Candidates strongly preferred

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.

Skill Matrix:

Amount of Experience 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 3Years

Network performance analysis Required 3Years

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