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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Stellar Professionals - **Location:** Mechanicsville, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Access Control List, Address Resolution Protocols, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Trunking, Fault Tolerance, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Microsoft Visio, Multicasting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Diagnostics, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Simple Network Management Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Diagnostic Tools, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Cloud Integration, Firewall Services Module, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Devsecops, Cisco - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d6c5d800-09c2-40ed-a362-62eddb8542ee ## About the Role * Network Hardware & Infrastructure: 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs. * Networking Protocols: 8+ years of expertise in core routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ARP, CDP, VTP, EtherChannel, 802.1Q trunking, HSRP, QoS, Multicast, IPsec, RADITACACS+, SNMP, and MPLS. * Enterprise LAN/WAN Engineering: 8+ years of experience designing fault-tolerant enterprise network architectures, executing disaster recovery plans, and utilizing network diagnostic software. * Technical Documentation: 8+ years of experience creating detailed network topology diagrams, firewall rule-sets, and IP schemes using industry-standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio). * Information Security & Governance: 8+ years of experience monitoring IT environments for adherence to information security policies and architecture standards. * Certification: Active industry-standard networking certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, or equivalent)., * SD-WAN Experience: 3+ years of experience configuring, deploying, and managing Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) solutions. * Cloud Networking: 3+ years of experience designing and managing cloud networking topologies and hybrid enterprise connectivity (AWS, Azure, or OCI). ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to implement, support, document, and maintain the IT network infrastructure for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This on-site position plays a crucial role in managing enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, VPN concentrators, wireless access points, and load balancers. The Senior Engineer will design fault-tolerant LAN/WAN architectures, troubleshoot complex network performance issues, collaborate with cloud and DevSecOps teams on hybrid connectivity/SD-WAN configurations, and maintain enterprise topology documentation., * Enterprise Infrastructure Operations: Set up, configure, upgrade, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN concentrators, wireless access points, and load balancers. * Network Design & Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant local-area (LAN) and wide-area (WAN) enterprise networks. * Hybrid & Cloud Integration: Partner with cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps teams to optimize hybrid network connectivity, cloud network topologies, and SD-WAN implementations. * Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Identify and diagnose complex system outages using line monitors, diagnostic tools, and test equipment; perform metrics collection, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. * Documentation & Standards Compliance: Create and maintain comprehensive network architecture diagrams (Visio), IP address schemes, firewall rules, and access control lists (ACLs) in alignment with agency security standards. * Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with external suppliers, telecom providers, and internal IT teams to align network configurations and specifications with project requirements. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)