Network Engineer I

Network Engineer I

Salary

$67,445.00 - $74,190.00 Annually

Location

Information Technology - City Hall, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09558

Department

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you an IT professional looking to grow your experience in network infrastructure maintenance, support, and configuration? The City of Hampton is seeking a Network Engineer to join our highly collaborative and dynamic Information Technology Team. In this role, you will provide professional technology services supporting the City of Hampton's local and wide area networks. You will assist with the installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the City's network infrastructure. This position works under the general supervision of the Network and Telecommunications Manager, with technical oversight and mentoring provided by senior engineering staff. Assignments are typically well-defined with established procedures, while providing opportunities to develop independent technical skills.

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent an excellent benefits package, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and a variety of other perks.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college, university, or technical school with a degree, diploma or certificate in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience supporting data networks.

• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of work experience configuring and deploying enterprise wireless infrastructure, configuring firewalls and switches.

• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered for this position to include:

• Associates degree with 2+ years of experience.

• One of the preferred certifications with 2+ years of experience.

• Associate's degree AND a preferred certification with 1 year of experience.

• HS Diploma and 4+ years of experience.

• Preferred Certifications include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Administrator (PCNSA) or other industry standard certification..

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires effective time management and task prioritization skills.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• Requires an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

02

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience configuring routers, switches, firewall policies and access controls to support data networks?

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

03

Select any of the following certifications that you currently possess.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Administrator (PCNSA)
• None of the above

04

Please list any other industry standard certifications using the space below. Write N/A if this segment does not apply.

05

Which of the following options below describes your years of experience configuring and deploying enterprise wireless networks?

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

06

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position may require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings, and weekends.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr