About the Network Engineer Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Network Engineer in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. This is a hands-on, execution-focused position within an enterprise multi-site network environment that prioritizes security, availability, and reliability. As a contract-to-hire role (6-month contract with potential for full-time based on performance), you'll dive deep into modern networking and security platforms in a compliance-driven setting. If you're passionate about high-availability design principles and thrive in complex infrastructures, this Network Engineer position offers the perfect platform to showcase your expertise in production environments.

Working on-site in Virginia Beach, VA, you'll support critical network operations across core, distribution, and access layers. This role demands confidence in enterprise networking and security technologies, making it ideal for professionals who enjoy troubleshooting, optimization, and collaboration. Join Robert Half's network of top talent and contribute to mission-critical systems that demand precision and innovation.

Why This Network Engineer Role Stands Out

In today's digital landscape, robust network engineering is the backbone of any successful enterprise. At Robert Half, we're partnering with a leading organization seeking a Network Engineer who can enhance their infrastructure with HPE Aruba solutions, next-generation firewalls, and cloud-based security services. Virginia Beach's thriving tech scene combined with this role's focus on Zero Trust models and DDoS mitigation positions you at the forefront of cybersecurity trends. With SEO-optimized keywords like 'Network Engineer jobs Virginia Beach VA,' 'HPE Aruba expert,' and 'enterprise firewall configuration,' this posting reaches top candidates searching for contract-to-hire opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Network Engineer, your impact will be immediate and far-reaching. You'll design, deploy, and maintain sophisticated network infrastructures while ensuring unwavering security and performance.

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across core, distribution, and access layers for optimal performance.
• Support and administer HPE Aruba networking solutions, including advanced switching and wireless infrastructure to enable seamless connectivity.
• Implement high-availability (HA) architectures with redundancy, failover, and resiliency strategies to minimize downtime.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls, mastering security policy design, SSL decryption, VPNs, and HA setups.
• Drive secure network segmentation through VLAN design and routing best practices to protect sensitive data flows.
• Leverage cloud-based edge security services like WAF, DDoS mitigation, secure DNS, traffic inspection, and Zero Trust access models.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security using state-of-the-art logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
• Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation to swiftly resolve issues and prevent recurrences.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams for integrated solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams, and operational standards for long-term efficiency.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Network Engineer, bring proven experience in enterprise environments. Key qualifications include:

• Hands-on expertise with HPE Aruba switching, wireless, and networking solutions.
• Deep knowledge of next-generation firewalls, including policy design, SSL decryption, VPNs, and HA configurations.
• Strong background in high-availability designs, redundancy, failover, and resiliency in multi-site setups.
• Proficiency in cloud security tools such as WAF, DDoS mitigation, secure DNS, and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Experience with secure segmentation, VLANs, routing protocols, and compliance-driven operations.
• Skilled in network monitoring, performance analysis, incident response, and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams in complex infrastructures.
• Comfortable in production environments with a focus on security and reliability.

Candidates with certifications in Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, or similar are highly preferred. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field is a plus.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers more than just a job—it's a career launchpad. This Network Engineer role provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies, potential full-time conversion, and a competitive salary range of $90,000-$120,000 annually (estimated for Virginia Beach, VA market). Enjoy benefits like professional development, collaborative culture, and the coastal lifestyle of Virginia Beach. With our expertise in staffing, we connect you to opportunities that match your skills in network engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Apply now and elevate your career with Robert Half—where top Network Engineers find their next challenge. (Word count: 812)