Network Engineer

- 3-5+ years of hands-on routing/switching experience -- CCNA level - configuration, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting
- Preferably has a within leadership/mentoring - will have two junior-mid level engineers under this person.
- strong network monitoring (VDOT uses Nagios, but other tech like SolarWinds will suffice).
- firewall experience -- Cisco FTDs in their environment.
Description
This role will be directly supporting the network/systems environment for VDOT's Traffic Operations Center (TOC) in Northern Virginia. The TOC provides 24x7x365 operations and supports the IoT devices on the roadways to: provide Situational Awareness, Support District Leadership and Traffic Operations SMEs, Support Travel / Incident management, manage District / Corridor Operational Technology (OT) Services management (the OT is the 'center of excellence' for the various TOCs across the state), coordination for Break fix, and assist with restoration of service.
The Network Engineer installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures. Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of a local area network or wide area network. Maintains the network's physical and logical structures, including network connections. Maintains network support software, analyzes user support statistics, and recommends appropriate measures. Installs, tests, and maintains network hardware and software. Prepares and analyzes statistics on network utilization and availability. Prepares training courses and provides user support and training in the use of available hardware, software, and utilities. Performs tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of the network resources.
- Assists with configuration and deployment of new/replacement network hardware and communications infrastructure.
- Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
- Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
- Monitors network resources for faults and traffic anomalies.
- Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
- Maintains detailed change history of network changes.
- Supports ITS Field Maintenance with communications' implementation and troubleshooting.
- Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
- Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
- Manages time and resource constraints.
Skills
Router, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Firewall, Switches, Data center, Network engineering, Ccna, Troubleshooting
Top Skills Details
Router,Cisco routers,Cisco switches,Firewall,Switches,Data center
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Cisco Routing and Switching
Required
5
Years
Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc)
Required
5
Years
VLAN Management
Required
5
Years
Subnetting
Required
5
Years
Firewall Administration
Required
5
Years
VPN & Remote Access Technologies
5
Years
Network Monitoring
5
Years
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

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