Senior Network Engineer

Virginia's Community College System

Chesterfield Court House (VA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

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Job summary

Virginia’s Community College System is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage the VCCS enterprise network infrastructure, data center switching, WAN routing and firewall services. This role does not require public interaction and supports remote after-hours maintenance to maintain service levels.

The role supports a hybrid schedule with occasional visits to college campuses, System Office and data centers across Virginia to ensure reliable network operations.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco routers, BGP/OSPF, QoS, VLANs, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) and related networking concepts.
Experience with BlueCat DNS/DHCP, WLAN, Wireshark and firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Panorama).
Knowledge of F5 BigIP LTM/ASM and iRules; SSL certificates experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of VPN (Palo Alto GlobalProtect), Change/Incident/Request management, and asset/configuration management.
Strong ability to learn new technologies, communicate clearly, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

Manage the VCCS enterprise network infrastructure, data center switching, WAN routing and firewall services.
Perform remote after-hours and weekend maintenance to minimize outages and ensure 24x7 service.

Skills

Cisco Routers

BGP & OSPF

QOS

WLAN

Firewall management

VPN

TCP/IP

VLANs

BlueCat DNS/DHCP

Wireshark

Palo Alto

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking/IS/CS

Tools

F5 BigIP LTM

F5 BigIP ASM

F5 BigIP iRules

Palo Alto PAN-OS

Juniper Junos

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Posting Summary

Working Title | Senior Network Engineer

Role Title | Info Technology Specialist III

Role Code | 39113-SW

FLSA | Exempt

Pay Band | 06

Position Number | 26100101

Agency | VCCS-System Office

Division | System Office (Div)

Work Location | Chesterfield - 041

Hiring Range | $100,000 - $125,000 annual

Emergency/Essential Personnel | Yes

EEO Category | 2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time | Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No

Work Schedule | 40 hours per week and as needed. This position routinely completes remote after-hours and weekend maintenance on the network infrastructure to minimize service interruptions during normal business hours.

Sensitive Position | Yes

Please apply by September 13, 2026.

Job Description

Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the VCCS enterprise network infrastructure, data center switching, WAN routing, and firewall services and does not require face-to-face interaction with the public, including students. This position routinely completes remote after-hours and weekend maintenance on the network infrastructure to minimize service interruptions during normal business hours.

It is expected that the employee will be capable of working a hybrid schedule as this position is telework eligible, planning time appropriately, and going to college locations, the System Office, the Shared Services Center, VCCS data centers, and network infrastructure serving all 23 college campuses and their associated satellite locations in Virginia. The employee will attend all required meetings as necessary, either in person or from remote locations as dictated by present circumstances. The employee will be generally available during normal work hours but will be fully prepared to work as needed outside of those hours to maintain the 24x7 service required by the VCCS.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge:

Cisco Routers
BGP and OSPF routing protocols
QOS
PRTG
Routing and Switching
VLANs
Cabling
Sub-netting, NIC-bonding
TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Brocade and Cisco switches
BlueCat DNS and DHCP
WLAN
Wireshark
Firewalls, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Panorama
Aruba ClearPass RADIUS and TACACS

Considerable knowledge:

F5 BigIP LTM
F5 BigIP ASM
F5 BigIP iRules
SSL Certificates

Working knowledge:

Palo Alto Global Protect VPN
Change Management
Incident Management
Request Management
Asset and Configuration management
NTP Services
Muli-Carrier SD-WAN
Junos / Juniper
Carrier circuit
Colo Cross-Connect handling

Considerable skill:

IP routing using BGP and OSPF
Layer 2 Switching
Firewall management
VPN
Project Task Management

Ability:

To learn new things and to apply them when and where appropriate.
Outstanding oral/written communication.
Detail-oriented.
To work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
To apply general work experience to a task.
To work independently or as part of a team.
To work in stressful situations.
To use logic to resolve complex problems.
To communicate and work well with everyone from the highest levels of technical management to staff level.
To understand a technical environment and plan accordingly.
To find creative solutions to problems.
To analyze user needs and solve problems.
To be a self-starter and work independently.
Coordinate the work of a team.
Coordinated multiple projects and priorities.
To learn new methodologies and appropriate applications.
To coordinate multiple projects and their related priorities.

Education, Certifications:

Substantial knowledge of cited functions.
Coursework completed, certifications obtained, or professional experience in the fields of Networking, Information Systems or Computer Science.

Experience:

Previous experience as LAN Administrator.
Progressive professional experience performing advanced systems engineering, systems programming, systems analysis, network administration, or related information technology functions.
Project management responsibility for small to medium projects.
Must have proven ability to define and develop solutions based on business requirements.
Extensive experience working in Information Technology.
Experience in higher education a plus.

Additional Considerations:

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Preferred
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) a plus

Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes

Supervises Employees | No

Required Travel | Travel to college locations, the System Office, the Shared Services Center, VCCS data centers, and network infrastructure serving all 23 college campuses and their associated satellite locations in Virginia.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number | CLS_4724P

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Number of Vacancies | 1

Position End Date (if temporary) |

Job Open Date | 09/03/2026

Job Close Date | 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled | No

Agency Website | https://www.vccs.edu/

Contact Name | Patsy Rose

Email | prose@vccs.edu

Phone Number | 8048194938

Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Additional Information | This position is a state classified position. All classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100844

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