Network Engineer (On-Site) - Location: Richmond, VA (In-Person Interview) - 100% Only locals (VA) with valid DL copy.

Role: Network Engineer (On-Site)

Location: Richmond, VA (In-Person)
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Seeking a Network Engineer to support and maintain secure, stable, and high-performing enterprise network infrastructure. The role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, SD-WAN, and network resiliency across enterprise environments.

Local candidates strongly preferred.

Position Overview

The Network Engineer will support enterprise networking operations across multiple office locations, data centers, and remote access environments. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and secure hybrid networking.

The role collaborates closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, End User Services, Application/Data Services, vendors, and service providers to ensure reliable and secure network operations.

This position emphasizes operational discipline, secure network design, structured change management, and reliable service delivery.

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 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 on vulnerability remediation and risk reduction activities
• Assist with logging, monitoring, and audit activities
• Support secure configuration and hardening practices

Change Management & Operations

• Execute network changes through established 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 management and support renewals

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Systems Administration teams 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 regulated enterprise 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 core enterprise network infrastructure and plays a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for business operations. The Network Engineer operates within established governance and operational processes to support stability, resiliency, and risk reduction across the enterprise environment.

Required Skills