Network Engineer

Network Engineer

TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract (6 Month Extensions – Long term) position – Network Engineer / Richmond VA. If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

Job Details:

Title: Network Engineer Location: Richmond, VA Compensation: $45 – $50 /per Hour Work Type: Contract (6 Month Extensions – Long term) Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description:

We are seeking to fill an open position for an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting statewide court facilities. This role requires deep technical expertise in Cisco routing/switching, SD-WAN architectures, automation/API-driven operations, and modern Zero Trust frameworks. The Senior Network Engineer will serve as a technical lead, mentor junior network staff, and participate in architecture decisions that improve performance, resilience, and security across the statewide network. The environment includes Cisco routing/switching (IOS/NX-OS), Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vEdge), Meraki, Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco ISE, Duo MFA, and Cloudflare Zero Trust. Monitoring and visibility rely on ThousandEyes, SolarWinds/PRTG, and Splunk. Must have Qualifications: • 7+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience. • Expert-level experience with Cisco routing/switching (IOS/NX-OS) and advanced network protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VRF, QoS). • Hands-on leadership experience with Cisco SD-WAN architectures (vManage, vSmart, policy templates, segmentation). • Strong experience with Meraki platforms, including operational use of Meraki APIs. • Deep understanding of network security, NAC, and Zero Trust (Cisco ISE, Duo, Cloudflare Zero Trust). • Proficiency with scripting/automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, REST APIs, Git workflows. • Advanced experience with monitoring/telemetry platforms (SolarWinds/PRTG, ThousandEyes, Splunk). • Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills. • Ability to travel throughout the state for installations, support, and projects. • Certifications: CCNA required. (If certified provide CSCO ID). CCNP or working towards a plus. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 10+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience • Experience designing cloud network architectures (Azure, AWS). • Hands-on background with data center technologies (ACI, VXLAN, SDA). • Experience working within public-sector environments or NIST-aligned frameworks. • Experience mentoring engineers and leading multi-site infrastructure projects. • Understanding of Zero-Trust architecture and NAC best practices. • Valid CCNP Certification

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