Network Engineer 3 - Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer 3 based in Richmond, VA, to support a secure and high-performing enterprise network. The role involves hands-on management of routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.

Candidates need extensive experience with enterprise networks and should be US citizens or Green Card holders. Competitive benefits are provided, including health and retirement plans.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and SD-WAN environments.
• Maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Monitor network health, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage firewalls, network segmentation, remote access, and security controls.
• Support cloud and hybrid connectivity while coordinating security updates and vulnerability remediation.
• Execute network changes through structured change management and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, telecom providers, and internal IT teams to support operations and infrastructure needs.
• Communicate system impacts, risks, and operational status to leadership.

Skills

Enterprise network environments administration

Routing and switching concepts

Firewalls and VPNs knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Wireless networking technologies

Operational management processes understanding

Job description

Network Engineer 3

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA.

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Network Engineer to support and maintain a secure, stable, high-performing enterprise network across multiple locations. This hands‑on role manages routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and network resiliency, while collaborating with IT teams, vendors, and service providers to ensure secure operations and reliable service delivery in a government environment.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and SD-WAN environments
• Maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing network infrastructure across multiple locations
• Monitor network health, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and perform root cause analysis
• Manage firewalls, network segmentation, remote access, and security controls
• Support cloud and hybrid connectivity while coordinating security updates and vulnerability remediation
• Execute network changes through structured change management and maintain documentation
• Coordinate with vendors, telecom providers, and internal IT teams to support operations and infrastructure needs
• Communicate system impacts, risks, and operational status 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

Working Conditions

• Office-based environment
• Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incident response
• Limited travel between office locations may be required

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

$65K-70K/A with benefits

US Citizenship or Green Card holder

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.