Hope you're doing well. We have an open position for a Network Engineer. Pl. see the details below and let me know your interest. If interested, pl. Share a copy of your resume to hr@vinsysinfo.com along with your salary / rate expectations and the best time to reach you.
Role : Network Engineer - Statewide Travel REQUIRED!
Client: VDACS - State of Virginia
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Need candidate within 2hrs drivable distance
Job ID: 765762
Interview Mode: In Person Only
Traveling IT Field Engineer. State wide Travel Required
State Vehicle will be provided. Expenses reimbursed. Valid Dr Lic required
Duration expected: 1 year - with option to hire after 1 year (see #13 below)
IN PERSON IVS ONLY! If your candidate cannot commit to an IN PERSON IV pls do not submit them. If they agree then after being selected for an IV they request Virtual IV (indicating they are not available for IN PERSON), pls know they will be removed from consideration.
Traveling IT Field Engineer. State wide Travel Required
State Vehicle will be provided. Expenses reimbursed. Valid Dr Lic required
Duration expected: 1 year with option to hire after 1 year (see #13 below)
About The Role
The Field Engineer position has the following requirements:
- Support 4 regional labs and 10 regional offices
- Provide PC, software installations, printer, peripherals, Logitech Teams collaborative meeting spaces, and wireless/wired networking support, applicant must have experience supporting workstations, peripherals, printers and basic networking. Engineer will not configure the routers, switches, and firewalls but should understand how to request changes from VITA and their management.
- Experience working with a IT Service Management ticketing system for work prioritization and internal customer contacts.
- Experience providing general end user PC support, training, and questions with a friendly and supportive demeanor
- Contractor will assist with the modernization of the lab equipment environment to integrate with our CoreOne LIMS system
- Travel 3-4 times a week including at least one day of overnight travel, during overnight stays the state travel policy will be followed.
- Meals and incidentals will be reimbursed (contractor will submit receipts weekly into Vector); reimbursement will be according to the DOA State Travel Policy: CAPP Manual - 20335 - State Travel Regulations and per diem rates: Per diem rates | GSA. Manuel and regulations will be shared with the candidate if an offer is extended or free to look under the above on GSA website. VDACS will pay travel time and onsite time but not pay hotel/overnight time (meaning: they cannot bill for night time hours they stay over in hotel/when they are sleeping). Some locations like Wytheville, VA will require an overnight stay the day before working on the site. *This will be discussed in more detail if your candidate gets an Interview.
- Position will be 40 hours a week but may have a flex schedule to avoid significant overtime for travel, overtime must be approved prior.
- Position will be assigned a state vehicle with a gas card (*Valid drivers license, w/clean driving record is REQUIRED to be considered)
- Contractor will have to have the vehicle maintained using the state fleet services process
- Contracting company will have to cover workers comp the vehicle will be covered by state insurance
- Contractor must present a professional appearance
- This position may be replaced with an FTE in the ~July 2026 timeframe. This contractor is welcome to apply and be considered for that FTE position but will be required to go through the standard recruitment process with COV. No guarantee the contractor will be offered the FTE role.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
Experience
Advanced computer skills are required, particularly related to personal computer, PC peripherals and network technical support
Required 2 Years
Expertise related to advanced network administration concepts (DHCP, DNS, routers, firewall, etc.)
Desired 2 Years
Experience in troubleshooting computer software/hardware problems
Required 2 Years
Advanced customer relations skills
Required 2 Years
Good verbal and written communication skills
Required 2 Years
Ability to control and manage several projects simultaneously
Required 2 Years
Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS outlook
Required 2 Years
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Required 4 Years
Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question 2
Please list candidate's email address.
Question 3
The Field Engineer will be assigned a COV owned vehicle candidate MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. Please confirm that the candidate has a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Question 4
COV will be responsible for vehicle insurance and property damage. Vendor: Please confirm that your (contracting) company covers workers comp claims.
Question 5
VDACS will be responsible for overnight hotel reservations and will cover travel time but will not pay for overnight stay time (billable hours). Meaning: they cannot bill for night time hours they stay over in hotel/when they are sleeping. Please confirm the contracting company will bill CAI for meals and incidentals according to the COV Travel Policy. Add'l discussions/questions can be answered if an interview is requested. Pls confirm you have shared this with your candidate.
Question 6
IN PERSON IVS ONLY! If your candidate cannot commit to an IN PERSON IV pls do not submit them. If they agree then after being selected for an IV they request Virtual IV (indicating they are not available for IN PERSON), pls know they will be removed from consideration. Please confirm you/they are aware.
