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Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization... ...load balancing. Enterprise DDI Administration - Lead the engineering, deployment,…
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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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services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens. Job Description Position Title: Network Engineer Position Summary: GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team su…
$70k - $105k
your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! JCS Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the Integrated Informat…
Description Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of... ...10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry experience in computer network operations o…
$103k - $155k
success! Job Summary JCS Solutions is seeking a Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD)... ...with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and applicati…
Summary JCS Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD)... ...endpoint management and security. Engineer secure networking solutions integratin…
impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description Network/ System Administrator II The primary function is working within Special Access Programs…
$130k - $165k
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…
Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, detail orientated, and talented individual for the position of Network/ System Administrator II. Job Descriptio n: Summary: The Network/System Adminis…
solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. The Space Force's HADES program is seeking a Ground Systems Chief Engineer to join their team in Albuquerque, NM. The Chief Engineer is the senior technical le…
$100k - $110k
Job Description Job Description Salary: $100,000-$110,000 DOE Solution (Sales) Engineer - Job Description: If you understand the dynamics of Military or Federal environments, thrive in technical sales, and feel called to…
Albuquerque, NM. HADES is a mission-critical satellite ground system engineering, development, integration, and sustainment program supporting... ..., and SME): Systems Engineer Systems Administrator Network Engineer Sof…
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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 Engineer
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Network Architect
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