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Network Engineer jobs in Richmond, VA
Network engineers design, build, and maintain the networks that connect an organization — routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and increasingly cloud and software-defined networking.
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centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid... ...bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian…
$150k - $190k
Managers and Sales Specialists in identifying and expanding secure networking opportunities across our Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet,... ....Can translate a proposed solution's value into both an engineering narrat…
$134.5k - $265.1k
ensuring the integrity of access to data.QualificationsRequired:BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Business, or relevant fields.Overall m…
$83.3k - $133.28k
supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Service Engineering Manager__The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VAYour role…
$77.8k - $117k
together.• Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each otherPosition Title: Security Engineer, Application*This role is not eligible for sponsorship.Position location:R…
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public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.As a ServiceNow Architect, you w…
Business Initiative/Purpose: (Goal, Business Impact, Accomplishments from the work)We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate AI-driven automation and agent-based systems for…
$116.2k - $229.1k
Position Summary AI & Engineering/ EaaS - DevOps Engineer IIIBuild and scale modern DevOps capabilities that help clients accelerate delivery, improve reliability, and modernize engineering operations. As a Senior Consul…
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Lead the Future of Energy Infrastructure Ready to take charge of transformative power sector projects? As ERM’s Principal Consultant, Scientist in the Mid-Atlantic region, you’ll shape the future of energy infrastructure…
VDOT Senior Network Engineer - 812112 Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Job ID: 812112 Client: VDOT Location: 9120 Lockwood Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia Work Mode: 100% Onsite Interview: In-person Job Overview VDOT is…
$100k - $160k
provider delivering reliable infrastructure across enterprise networking, cloud, and colocation. With decades of experience in managed... ...determine the availability and needs of a site installation. Engineer/ implemen…
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What network engineers earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$39 | $57k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$53 | $81k–$111k |
| Senior | $51–$69 | $107k–$144k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)Cisco or Juniper platformsFirewalls and VPNsTCP/IP deep knowledgeWireless networkingNetwork monitoring toolsCloud networking (VPC, SD-WAN)Automation (Python, Ansible)Documentation and diagrams
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Users at one site report intermittent connectivity. How do you troubleshoot?
Work the layers: physical, then switching, routing, and upstream — using monitoring data to narrow scope. Intermittent issues test patience and method, so show both.
Explain what happens at each OSI layer when a user loads a website.
Keep it crisp and accurate through the layers; this is a fluency check. Tie each layer to a real troubleshooting tool you would use there.
How would you design the network for a new office?
Ask about size and needs first, then cover segmentation, redundancy, wireless coverage, and internet failover. Mentioning documentation and future growth rounds it out.
When would you use BGP versus OSPF?
External versus internal routing in essence — explain it through where each lives in a real network you have run rather than textbook definitions alone.
Tell me about a change you made that caused an outage, and what you learned.
Everyone in networking has one. Show the discipline that came out of it: change windows, peer review, rollback configs staged in advance.
How are you using automation in network operations?
Config templating, compliance checks, or Python/Ansible scripts — even small examples count. The field is moving this way and interviewers check for the trajectory.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For network engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State network scale: sites, users, devices, and bandwidth managed — it is the first credibility check.
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List certifications prominently (CCNA, CCNP) since networking still hires heavily on them.
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Name specific platforms (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet) rather than 'networking equipment'.
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Quantify reliability wins: uptime improved, outage minutes reduced, failover designs that worked when tested.
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Include automation and cloud networking experience — it distinguishes you from config-only candidates.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Network Engineer
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