Network Engineer I

Ashburn Consulting LLC

. Provide technical and field support for network infrastructure projects associated with the County’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP).

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including installation, troubleshooting, and documentation of network equipment. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams and managing tasks across multiple projects while maintaining accurate network documentation.

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Enterprise Network Infrastructure SupportTCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, Switching, DHCP, DNSCisco Switching and Routing PlatformsAruba Wireless InfrastructureNetwork Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques

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Hard Skills

Network InstallationNetwork TroubleshootingLayer 1 and Layer 2 TroubleshootingPhysical Network Connectivity VerificationIP AddressingCopper and Fiber ConnectivityNetwork DocumentationEquipment StagingNetwork Monitoring ToolsWireless Connectivity Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration with Technical Staff

Tools & Technologies

NetBoxDCIM/IPAM PlatformsEnterprise UPS InfrastructureVertiv SystemsArista Wireless Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Network Infrastructure ProjectsCapital Investment PlanWireless Access Point RefreshInfrastructure Modernization ProjectsTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and field support for network infrastructure projects associated with the County’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
Assist Network Engineers and Senior Network Engineers with deployment, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of network infrastructure across County facilities.
Support the County’s UPS Refresh and Wireless Access Point Refresh initiatives.
Perform hands-on work at multiple County facilities, including equipment staging, installation, testing, basic troubleshooting, and documentation.
Verify physical network connectivity and link status.
Troubleshoot basic copper, fiber, wireless, VLAN, switch-port, IP addressing, and network connectivity issues.
Collect logs and diagnostic information for escalation to Network Engineers.
Install equipment in racks and telecommunications spaces.
Trace and label network connections.
Maintain accurate network and equipment documentation.
Collaborate with project managers, vendors, contractors, facilities personnel, and technical staff across concurrent infrastructure modernization projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting or working with enterprise network infrastructure.
Basic understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, DHCP, DNS, and network connectivity.
Experience installing, replacing, or troubleshooting network or IT equipment.
Familiarity with enterprise wireless networks.
Ability to perform basic Layer 1 and Layer 2 network troubleshooting.
Ability to use common network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Ability to read and follow network diagrams, equipment installation instructions, cable information, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
Ability to accurately document installed equipment and completed work.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple projects.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with Network Engineers, project managers, vendors, contractors, facilities personnel, and other technical staff.
Ability to perform hands-on work at network and telecommunications locations throughout County facilities.
Preferred: experience or familiarity with Cisco switching and routing platforms, Aruba wireless infrastructure, Arista wireless infrastructure, enterprise UPS infrastructure (particularly Vertiv systems), NetBox or similar DCIM/IPAM platforms, network monitoring and management tools, copper and fiber-optic network cabling, enterprise network equipment staging and deployment, and infrastructure refresh or lifecycle replacement projects.
Foundational knowledge or experience verifying physical network connectivity and link status, troubleshooting copper and fiber connectivity, identifying VLAN or switch-port connectivity issues, validating IP addressing and network connectivity, performing basic wireless connectivity troubleshooting, collecting logs and diagnostic information, installing equipment in racks and telecommunications spaces, tracing and labeling network connections, and maintaining accurate network and equipment documentation.