Sr. Network Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer

Salary

$91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610768

Department

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Division

CID

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C45

Hiring Salary

$91,162.50 - $137,172.75 Annually

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Introduction

Do you enjoy solving complex networking challenges that directly support public safety, emergency communications, and critical government services? Are you passionate about designing resilient enterprise networks using modern routing, automation, software-defined networking, and wireless technologies?

Prince William County Department of Information Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to help design, operate, and modernize one of Northern Virginias largest local government enterprise networks. This position supports critical infrastructure serving public safety, courts, libraries, schools, parks, and County government across more than 100 locations.

Our Network Engineering team embraces innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration while supporting mission-critical services that operate around the clock. If you enjoy working with enterprise-scale networking technologies, leading complex projects, and solving challenging technical problems, we encourage you to apply. This structure follows the style used in your recent position profiles.

About This Role:

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will serve as one of the Countys senior technical resources responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a large enterprise network that provides connectivity for public safety agencies, County government, and critical infrastructure.

This position plays a key role in the continued modernization of the County network, including Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA), Catalyst Center, enterprise wireless, routing, network security, and data center connectivity. You will lead implementation projects, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor other engineers, and provide technical leadership for network modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) fabrics across enterprise locations.
• Engineer and administer Cisco Catalyst Center for network automation, assurance, provisioning, software lifecycle management, and policy-based networking.
• Configure and troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, route redistribution, and enterprise routing across Cisco and Juniper platforms.
• Administer Juniper routers running Junos supporting network and WAN connectivity.
• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise wireless infrastructure utilizing Cisco 5520 Wireless LAN Controllers, Catalyst 9800 embedded Wireless Controllers, and SDA Fabric Wireless.
• Support IEEE 802.1X network authentication utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Engineer and maintain Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) services.
• Manage a large dark fiber infrastructure and Metro-Ethernet WAN services connecting County facilities and regional data centers.
• Utilize Cisco ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, and Riverbed NetIM to monitor network health, perform root cause analysis, and improve service reliability.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across Layers 1 through 7 using packet captures, routing analysis, optical diagnostics, and performance monitoring tools.
• Lead network modernization projects, technology refreshes, and infrastructure migrations with minimal impact to County operations.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance windows supporting critical infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide Tier 3/Tier 4 engineering support and mentor junior engineers.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of professional experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.

Preferences:

The successful candidate will have experience with:

• 7 years of experience with large-scale network infrastructure deployments and support
• 7 years of experience with OSPF, BGP, route redistribution, and enterprise routing
• 7 years of experience with Cisco Catalyst enterprise switching
• 7 years of experience with Juniper Junos switching
• 5 years of experience with SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, and/or Riverbed NetIM Network Performance Monitoring
• 5 years of experience with Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM)
• 5 years of experience with Dark Fiber infrastructure and optical transport
• 3 years of experience with Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) and Cisco Catalyst Center

Special Requirements:

• A background check is required, including a Criminal History Check and a Credit History Check.
• Police background investigation to include fingerprinting
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Work Schedule:

This position is classified as exempt, with the expectation that the candidate will complete duties within the required time frame. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. After-hours, weekend, or additional hours in a week are occasionally necessary to provide services that cannot be performed during normal business hours. This is a telework-eligible position that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change. Self-directed as necessary to accomplish the mission through a combination of in-person, remote, and travel, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Hiring Salary Range: $91,162.50 - $137,172.75 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the departments business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the choice that best describes your highest level of education.

• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

03

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

04

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience configuring and supporting OSPF, BGP, route redistribution, and enterprise routing.

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

05

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have supporting Cisco Catalyst enterprise switching.

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

06

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have supporting Juniper Junos OS enterprise switching.

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

07

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have using SolarWinds, Cisco ThousandEyes, and/or Riverbed NetIM.

• 5 or more years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

08

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have administering Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM).

• 5 or more years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

09

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have managing dark fiber infrastructure and optical transport.

• 5 or more than years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

10

Please indicate the number of years of professional experience you have in implementing Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) and Cisco Catalyst Center.

• 3 or more years
• 2 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

11

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $91,162.50 - $137,172.75?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers