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provide a work home for those ready to lead in the field. As a Field Engineer, you deliver durable solutions by applying sound technical... ...optimize advanced DDC systems, ensuring controls, sensors, and networks meet…
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Network Engineer jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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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$26–$65/hr
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Job Description We are seeking an onsite NETWORK ENGINEER at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command.…
or Computer disciplines Passion for technology and learning new software and hardware products Hands-on experience with IP Networking, server hardware and Linux OS Unparalleled desire to help customers and deliver servic…
Description RESPEC is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead configuration management activities for complex enterprise engineering systems, software applications, hardware/software integrated environments, and Digital…
$160k - $220k
technologies supporting critical national security missions. We are seeking a motivated mid-level or senior-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team in Albuquerque,…
help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens. Job Description GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer Principal to join our team supporting mission-critical operations for the Department…
$130k - $180k
Seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer II to join our team supporting the NEST Communication Program. This role will support the design... ...implementation, security, automation, and sustainment of cloud and hybrid netwo…
$90k - $140k
team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic and Military Space Division. The Space Dynamics Laboratory (…
mission-critical satellite ground system program dedicated to the engineering, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced... ...roles in: Systems Engineering Systems Administration Network Engineering Software…
access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible... ...people, from finance to launch operations. SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER I - PLA…
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We are currently looking for a Traveling Project Engineer to join a well-established heavy and highway contractor. This role supports the construction project management team by handling project administration, data mana…
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What network engineers earn in Albuquerque
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$37 | $54k–$76k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$104k |
| Senior | $48–$65 | $100k–$135k |
Adjusted for the Albuquerque market from national ranges.
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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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