Network Engineer

*Note: Local to VA. Local "DL" is a Must.

*Note: 8 Years of Experience.

*Note: Certification is a Huge Plus. Try to get someone who has certification.

*Note: Telecom Domain is a Huge Plus.

*Note: Submission will be done in this email chain only.

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State of Virginia

Job Title/Req No - VDOT Structured Cabling Network Engineer (760684)
Start Date - 04/01/2025
End Date - 06/30/2025
Client location - 1221 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219
Interview Type - Both Webcam and In-Person Interview

Work Arrangement - Onsite

Short Description-
VDOT Structured Cable Network Engineer.

Full Job Description -
**Local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
**Candidates must possess a clean driving record (this will be verified) as their job involves field work within the state of VA, driving either a leased or a state vehicle
**Candidates must maintain insurance coverage during this engagement (this will be verified)
**Candidate must be able to pay for room/board while travelling - to be reimbursed by VDOT. Gas card provided for gas only
**Travel may include some overnights, with notice
**ONSITE interviews strongly preferred

VDOT s Information Technology Division is seeking an IT professional to provide network services;

* Troubleshooting

* Monitoring

* Engineering

* Cabling (Data/Voice)

* Evaluating performance

* Optimizing system performance

for the Information Technology department. Which at times, may require statewide travel with an occasional overnight stay to perform work.

The selected candidate will design, direct, review, implement, improve, engineer, and cable (network/voice). The selected candidate will work with vendors to develop and implement solutions, develop policies and guidelines, troubleshoot major/minor network failures, analyze network capacity, manage vendor relationships, support agreements, and validate network billing related to all aspects of the network based on Network and Telecommunications standards and best practices.

Experience in network engineering to include analysis of network requirements, performance for a large-scale network. Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing, and inspecting deployed data communications systems. Experience installing, migrating, and supporting critical, multi-site networks a plus.

The selected candidate will coordinate and interact with multiple vendors for problem resolution and diagnosing networking issues. Knowledge of wireline and wireless communications technologies and standards, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular / 5G, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IP networking concepts (subnetting, routing).

The selected candidate will manage all phases of network installation and administration; to research and document communications technologies, topologies, and trends. The selected candidate should be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. Proficiency using MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With an excellent working knowledge of LAN, WAN, WAP, Cradle Point / NetCloud, and cabling standards.

Skills Matrix -
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing and inspecting deployed communications systems. Required 5 Years
Experience in Installation, maintain and support of critical, multi-site networks. Required 5 Years
Knowledge of wire-line and wireless, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular technologies, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, 5G, TCP/IP, UDP,ICMP,IP Networks Required 5 Years
Working knowledge of networking tools, such as; Fluke Versiv with light meter, netAlly AirCheck G3, netAlly nXG, iperf3, nmap, wireshark, traceroute, Highly desired 2 Years
Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio. Highly desired 1 Years
Experience testing copper and fiber Required 1 Years

Questionnaires -
Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question 2 Please list the candidate's email address.
Question 3 In what city/state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?
Question 4 Is your candidate able to interview onsite, if requested? This is REQUIRED.
Question 5 Does your candidate agree to work onsite every day? This is REQUIRED. Work may be in Richmond or another VDOT office around the state but all work is ONSITE.
Question 6 Does your candidate possess a clean driving record? This will be verified
Question 7 Does your candidate commit to maintain insurance coverage? This will be verified.
Question 8 Is a candidate available for some statewide travel including some overnights (with notice)? This is REQUIRED. If not, please do NOT submit.
Question 9 How soon after an offer can your candidate start?