employment-based visa sponsorship.In the role of VCF Platform Engineer I, we'll count on you to:Perform day-to-day operational support... ...and golden VM images.Cross-train across compute, storage, and networking compon…
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Network Engineer jobs
Network engineers design, build, and maintain the networks that connect an organization — routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and increasingly cloud and software-defined networking.
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What network engineers earn in the US
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$39 | $58k–$82k |
| Mid level | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
| Senior | $52–$70 | $108k–$145k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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Job Title: SME Network Engineer (Firewall)Job Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: L…
$120k - $140k
exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a... ...initiatives of our government customers.I2X Technologies is seeking a Network…
$125k
Network EngineerOnsite 5 days a weekUp to $125,000 compensation based on experience and skills plus benefitsWe are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance a multi-site enterprise infrastructure environm…
Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer / System Administrator supporting the 782nd Test Squadron on TMASIII at Eglin AFB, FL.As the System Administrator, you will serve…
$110k - $155k
SpringsSecurity Clearance: SecretBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Meg CarboneZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-critical defense program focused on command and control,…
or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: .Job DescriptionThe Network Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day…
$77.6k - $176k
Network EngineerThe Opportunity:A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable DoD to achieve their missions, but how can... ...careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who k…
Job-ID33149632Reference26-06408Network EngineerPrimary Location: Louisville, KYV-Soft Consulting is currently hiring a Network Engineer for our premier client Louisville, KY.Education and Experience»Experience with troub…
Job SummaryPurdue University | West Lafayette, IndianaAs the Network Engineer: The Network Engineer is responsible for supporting and implementing changes on the University’s WAN, LAN, Wireless networks, and security dev…
Network Architecture & Administration: Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/Wireless infrastructure using Cisco switches... ...hardware migrations, and SAN/equipment relocations. Provide technical coaching…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)Cisco or Juniper platformsFirewalls and VPNsTCP/IP deep knowledgeWireless networkingNetwork monitoring toolsCloud networking (VPC, SD-WAN)Automation (Python, Ansible)Documentation and diagrams
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Users at one site report intermittent connectivity. How do you troubleshoot?
Work the layers: physical, then switching, routing, and upstream — using monitoring data to narrow scope. Intermittent issues test patience and method, so show both.
Explain what happens at each OSI layer when a user loads a website.
Keep it crisp and accurate through the layers; this is a fluency check. Tie each layer to a real troubleshooting tool you would use there.
How would you design the network for a new office?
Ask about size and needs first, then cover segmentation, redundancy, wireless coverage, and internet failover. Mentioning documentation and future growth rounds it out.
When would you use BGP versus OSPF?
External versus internal routing in essence — explain it through where each lives in a real network you have run rather than textbook definitions alone.
Tell me about a change you made that caused an outage, and what you learned.
Everyone in networking has one. Show the discipline that came out of it: change windows, peer review, rollback configs staged in advance.
How are you using automation in network operations?
Config templating, compliance checks, or Python/Ansible scripts — even small examples count. The field is moving this way and interviewers check for the trajectory.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For network engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State network scale: sites, users, devices, and bandwidth managed — it is the first credibility check.
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List certifications prominently (CCNA, CCNP) since networking still hires heavily on them.
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Name specific platforms (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet) rather than 'networking equipment'.
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Quantify reliability wins: uptime improved, outage minutes reduced, failover designs that worked when tested.
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Include automation and cloud networking experience — it distinguishes you from config-only candidates.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Network Technician
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Network Engineer
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Senior Network Engineer
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Network Architect
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Network Engineer jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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