Network Engineer– Req ID: 802036

Title of Position: Network Engineer– Req ID: 802036

Location: 202 North 9th Street Richmond, VA 23219- Onsite

Duration: Long Term

Employment: Contract

Rate: $Negotiable

Interview type: In-Person

Job Description:

Skills:

·       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 - 2Years

·       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 - 1Years

·       IDS/IPS familiarity – Desired - 1Years

·       Government IT experience – Desired – 2 Years

·       Multi-site enterprise experience – Desired – 3 Years

Job Description:

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

·       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.

About Arthur Grand

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

 We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company

To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team.

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)