Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 103,500.00 - 110,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
UG
Recruiting
Management
Analytical Skill
Project Coordination
LAN
Cisco
Palo Alto
Provisioning
Documentation
Partnership
Collaboration
TAC
IT Security
Training
SLA
Change Management
Policies and Procedures
Network Design
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Service Delivery
ITIL
Service Management
Computer Science
Information Systems
Network Operations
Project Delivery
Arista
Citrix Netscaler
Wireless Communication
Network
Access Control
Network Monitoring
Network Security
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Job Details
Title: Network Engineer (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $103,500 - $110,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website:;br>
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering and operational support of our campus and datacenter networks. You will work closely with fellow engineers and the Infrastructure Architect to design and implement both project-based and operational network solutions.
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and can effectively prioritize and manage their workload. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and deep technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of VRS' critical infrastructure.
Essential tasks include but are not limited to:
Provides day to day operational and project support for VRS' Arista LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Reviews network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements or improvements as required.
Develops and maintains a network infrastructure monitoring and alerting strategy.
Supports interoperability between Arista and other networking solutions including Cisco and Palo Alto.
Assists with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning using industry standard automation toolsets.
Continuously improves processes and documentation for network assets.
Participates in troubleshooting incidents for VRS and coordinate with vendor support as required.
Builds and maintains partnership with external vendors, including Arista TAC.
Continues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertise.
Supports VRS business services by completing requests and resolving incidents in documented SLA timings; as well as following all change management processes.
Ensures security solutions, policies, and procedures are sufficient to meet and respond to threats to our network infrastructure.
Assists in streamlining project requirements, creates test and implementation plans, as well as identifies potential gaps to ensure successful project delivery.
Identifies automation opportunities within daily tasks and leveraging PowerShell or other scripting languages to automate repeatable tasks.
Balances operational and project related activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Provides delivery of service requests through an ITIL based Service Management process.
Participates in required after hours and weekend work as situations arise.
Completes other related tasks and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or closely related field.
Ten (10) years of experience in network operations and project delivery, including extensive experience with Arista, Citrix NetScaler, WiFi, Network Access Control, Network monitoring and automation solutions, and Network security or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Additional Considerations
Strong experience with cloud networking, microsegmentation, and secure private access preferred.
Please Note:The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) does not offer employment-based be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $103,500 - $110,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website:;br>
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering and operational support of our campus and datacenter networks. You will work closely with fellow engineers and the Infrastructure Architect to design and implement both project-based and operational network solutions.
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and can effectively prioritize and manage their workload. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and deep technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of VRS' critical infrastructure.
Essential tasks include but are not limited to:
Provides day to day operational and project support for VRS' Arista LAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Reviews network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements or improvements as required.
Develops and maintains a network infrastructure monitoring and alerting strategy.
Supports interoperability between Arista and other networking solutions including Cisco and Palo Alto.
Assists with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning using industry standard automation toolsets.
Continuously improves processes and documentation for network assets.
Participates in troubleshooting incidents for VRS and coordinate with vendor support as required.
Builds and maintains partnership with external vendors, including Arista TAC.
Continues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertise.
Supports VRS business services by completing requests and resolving incidents in documented SLA timings; as well as following all change management processes.
Ensures security solutions, policies, and procedures are sufficient to meet and respond to threats to our network infrastructure.
Assists in streamlining project requirements, creates test and implementation plans, as well as identifies potential gaps to ensure successful project delivery.
Identifies automation opportunities within daily tasks and leveraging PowerShell or other scripting languages to automate repeatable tasks.
Balances operational and project related activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Provides delivery of service requests through an ITIL based Service Management process.
Participates in required after hours and weekend work as situations arise.
Completes other related tasks and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or closely related field.
Ten (10) years of experience in network operations and project delivery, including extensive experience with Arista, Citrix NetScaler, WiFi, Network Access Control, Network monitoring and automation solutions, and Network security or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Additional Considerations
Strong experience with cloud networking, microsegmentation, and secure private access preferred.
Please Note:The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) does not offer employment-based be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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