Network Engineer (IT Specialist - Network), GS-13
Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure for the Department of Veterans Affairs' enterprise network environment. Configure and optimize Cisco routing/switching, data center high availability, and SolarWinds monitoring systems. Requires enterprise network security expertise and experience supporting large-scale healthcare operations.
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Network Engineer (IT Specialist - Network), GS-13
Apply by 07/20/26
Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of Information & Technology
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Salary: $117,284–$152,471 (GS-13)
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
- Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), and help support one of the nation's largest enterprise network environments.
The Connectivity and Collaboration Service (CCS) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer (IT Specialist - Network) to design, implement, and maintain the secure, resilient network infrastructure that supports critical healthcare and business operations serving millions of Veterans nationwide.
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You'll work on enterprise infrastructure supporting one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the United States, helping ensure secure, reliable connectivity for more than 1,300 VA healthcare facilities and the Veterans, caregivers, and employees who depend on them.
What You'll Do
- Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.
- Support Cisco routing and switching environments, including Cisco NX-OS.
- Configure and manage High Availability solutions within enterprise data center environments.
- Utilize SolarWinds/Orion to monitor network performance and ensure operational reliability.
- Support network operating system upgrades, infrastructure modernization, and performance optimization.
- Implement network security best practices and troubleshoot complex network issues.
- Develop technical documentation, standards, and implementation procedures.
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Preferred Experience
We're looking for candidates with experience in:
- Enterprise data center networking
- Cisco switches and routers
- Cisco NX-OS
- Firewalls and load balancing technologies
- SolarWinds/Orion
- LAN technologies
- Enterprise network security
- Network engineering, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support
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Why Join VA OIT?
- Competitive GS-13 salary ($117,284–$152,471)
- Comprehensive federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (401(k)-style retirement plan)
- Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
- Work on enterprise-scale infrastructure supporting one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the United States.
- Make a meaningful impact by helping deliver secure, reliable technology that supports Veterans, caregivers, and VA employees nationwide.
Apply to be considered, applicants must apply through the official USAJOBS announcement.
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