 Title of Position: Network Engineer– Req ID: 802036Location: 202 North 9th Street Richmond, VA 23219- OnsiteDuration: Long Term Employment: ContractRate: $NegotiableInterview type: In-Person Job Description:Skills:Routing and switching – Required – 5 YearsTCP/IP networking – Required – 5 YearsVLAN configuration – Required – 3 YearsVPN administration – Required – 3 YearsFirewall administration – Required – 4 YearsWireless networking administration – Required – 3 YearsNetwork troubleshooting – Required – 5 YearsLAN/WAN support – Required – 4 YearsSD-WAN support – Required – 2 YearsNetwork monitoring tools – Required – 3 YearsDNS fundamentals – Required – 3 YearsNetwork performance analysis - Required – 3 YearsCisco networking technologies – Required – 4 YearsRemote access technologies – Required – 3 YearsCircuit troubleshooting – Required – 3 YearsCarrier/vendor coordination – Required – 2 YearsNetwork resiliency concepts – Required – 2 YearsHigh availability concepts – Required – 2 YearsNetwork documentation/diagramming – Required – 2 YearsNetwork segmentation – Required – 2 YearsFirewall rule management – Required – 3 YearsSecure remote connectivity – Required – 3 YearsAccess control concepts – Required – 2 YearsVulnerability remediation support – Required – 2 YearsSecurity incident support – Required – 1 YearsChange management execution – Required – 2 YearsMaintenance window coordination – Required – 2 YearsIncident response participation – Required – 2 YearsRoot cause analysis – Required – 2 YearsStructured troubleshooting methodology – Required – 4 YearsCommunication and collaboration – Required – 3 YearsOperational discipline – Required – 3 YearsIndependent work capability – Required – 3 YearsPrioritization under pressure – Required – 3 YearsBGP – Desired – 2 YearsDynamic routing protocols – Desired – 3 YearsAdvanced firewall administration – Desired – 3 YearsCisco ASA or NGFW experience – Desired – 2 YearsSD-WAN design/optimization – Desired - 2YearsQoS configuration – Desired – 2 YearsAzure networking – Desired – 1 YearsHybrid cloud networking – Desired – 1 YearsZero Trust networking concepts – Desired – 1 YearsSIEM/network logging integration – Desired - 1YearsIDS/IPS familiarity – Desired - 1YearsGovernment IT experience – Desired – 2 YearsMulti-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 AdministrationAdminister enterprise routing and switching infrastructureConfigure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environmentsSupport hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locationsMaintain network availability, resiliency, and performance
Firewall & Secure Connectivity ManagementAdminister firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivityImplement and maintain network segmentation and access controlsSupport secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environmentsCoordinate firewall rule changes and network security updates
Monitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor network health, utilization, and performanceRespond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidentsPerform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environmentsConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Security & Compliance SupportSupport implementation of network security controls and standardsCollaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reductionAssist with logging, monitoring, and audit activitiesSupport secure configuration and hardening practices
Change Management & OperationsExecute network changes through defined change management processesValidate planned changes and maintain rollback proceduresParticipate in maintenance windows and operational planningMaintain network documentation and diagrams
Vendor & Carrier CoordinationCoordinate with telecommunications providers and vendorsSupport circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalationsAssist with hardware lifecycle and support renewals
Cross-Team CollaborationPartner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependenciesCoordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issuesSupport Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needsCommunicate operational risks and system impacts to leadership
Required QualificationsExperience administering enterprise network environmentsStrong knowledge of routing and switching conceptsExperience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote accessExperience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issuesFamiliarity with wireless networking technologiesUnderstanding of structured operational and change management processes
Preferred QualificationsExperience with Cisco networking technologiesExperience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environmentsExperience in government or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with network monitoring and logging toolsKnowledge of security frameworks such as NISTRelevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple operational prioritiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across technical teamsFocus on reliability, security, and operational consistency
Working ConditionsOffice-based environmentOccasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident responseLimited travel between office locations may be RequiredAdditional InformationThis 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 GrandArthur 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 companyTo 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 considerationIf 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)