Senior IT Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Senior IT Engineer jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor. Major long-term employers in the state include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology, all of which maintain large Virginia operations and hire senior it engineers at scale. The most in-demand specialties are cloud architecture, network security engineering, and DevSecOps. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerSavvee
Top cityAshburn, VA
Cities hiring30
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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Senior Vice President, FRS System IT Ops and Policy Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
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Senior Vice President, FRS System IT Ops and Policy Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$276k - $380k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Senior Vice President, FRS District IT & Corporate Services Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
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Senior Vice President, FRS District IT & Corporate Services Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$276k - $380k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Senior Data Center IT Support Technician
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Senior Data Center IT Support Technician
Microsoft
Manassas, Virginia
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$34.13 - $63.61/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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District IT Analyst Sr. VDHNF016
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District IT Analyst Sr. VDHNF016
Virginia Department of Health
Norfolk, Virginia
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$86k - $89k/yr
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Portfolio Senior Analyst - IT
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Portfolio Senior Analyst - IT
Savantage Solutions
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$135k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Senior IT Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Ashburn
8 jobs
Reston
7 jobs
Richmond
6 jobs
McLean
4 jobs
Norfolk
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Chantilly
3 jobs
Smithfield
3 jobs
Vienna
2 jobs

Senior IT Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Savvee7 open roles
Smithfield Foods5 open roles
Leidos3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one required by most Virginia employers
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
  • Eight or more years of hands-on IT infrastructure, systems, or engineering experience
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in enterprise environments
  • Relevant certifications including CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Experience leading cross-functional IT projects and mentoring junior engineers on the team

Senior IT Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior it engineer in Virginia?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or systems engineering, followed by progressive IT engineering experience in infrastructure, networking, or cloud environments. Virginia has no state-issued license for IT engineers, but the market strongly rewards certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or cloud provider credentials. Federal contracting employers in Northern Virginia frequently require candidates to hold or be eligible for a security clearance before hiring at the senior level.

Which companies hire senior it engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring senior it engineers in Virginia right now include Savvee, Smithfield Foods, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's deep concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors makes it one of the few states where cleared IT engineering roles consistently outnumber commercial openings.

Which Virginia cities have the most senior it engineer jobs?

Ashburn, Reston, and Richmond have the most senior it engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates the distribution because it sits adjacent to major federal agencies and is home to the headquarters of large defense IT contractors, while Richmond and Hampton Roads attract openings tied to state government, finance, and naval operations.

Are there remote senior it engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 64% of senior it engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves systems administration, cloud architecture, and software-defined infrastructure that does not require physical presence. Roles requiring on-site access to classified networks or government facilities are the main exception.

How can I get hired as a senior it engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior IT role at one of Virginia's large federal IT contractors, such as Leidos, SAIC, or ManTech, which run new-graduate and junior engineer programs that feed into senior tracks. Starting as a systems administrator, network technician, or IT support analyst gives hands-on experience that Virginia employers recognize as a bridge to engineering roles. Earning CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ early signals readiness and meets baseline requirements for cleared environments.

Where can I find and apply to senior it engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to senior it engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and other areas of the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer.

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