Senior Network Engineer

Virginia Community Colleges

Chesterfield Court House (VA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges seeks a Senior Network Engineer to maintain the VCCS enterprise network, data center switching, WAN routing, and firewall services across 23 campuses. The role emphasizes reliability and 24x7 service readiness with hybrid telework options.

The ideal candidate will manage complex network infrastructure, coordinate after-hours maintenance, and collaborate with college IT staff while aligning with statewide goals and security standards.

Qualifications

Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
Strong routing and switching skills.
Experience with Brocade and Cisco switches.
Proficiency with BlueCat DNS and DHCP.
Familiarity with Aruba ClearPass RADIUS and TACACS.

Responsibilities

Manage VCCS enterprise network infrastructure, data center switching, WAN routing, and firewall services.
Work in a hybrid schedule with telework eligibility; travel to 23 colleges as needed.
Coordinate after-hours and weekend maintenance to ensure 24x7 service.

Skills

BGP & OSPF routing

Routing & Switching

Brocade & Cisco switches

BlueCat DNS & DHCP

Aruba ClearPass RADIUS & TACACS

Education

Coursework, certifications, or experience in Networking/IS/CS

Job description

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

Role Title

Role Code

39113-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

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

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

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

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?

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

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 24×7 service required by the VCCS .
For full consideration, please apply by September 13, 2026.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

· BGP and OSPF routing protocols
· Routing and Switching
· Brocade and Cisco switches
· BlueCat DNS and DHCP
· Aruba ClearPass RADIUS and TACACS

Considerable knowledge:

Working knowledge:

· Asset and Configuration management
· Muli-Carrier SD- WAN
· Carrier circuit
· IP routing using BGP and OSPF
· Layer 2 Switching
· Firewall 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

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

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 Number

CLS_4724P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

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

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.

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.

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