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 in Austin, TX
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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$29–$73/hr
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$102k
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travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.Here, you'll do meaningful... ...that drive loyalty and traveler satisfactionThe Mobile Engineer III (iOS) ro…
$132.4k - $251.6k
the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead... ...high data and event flows.Coordinate with system administration, network, cyb…
$125k - $215k
experience in encryption, key management, cybersecurity, and platform engineering who is passionate about protecting data and enabling secure... ...work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks th…
$159.1k - $215.3k
satellite payload, ground gateways, customer terminals, transport networks, and cloud services. We integrate new capabilities, evaluate... ...observed during satellite operations.As a Senior Network Development Engineer,…
$224k - $356.5k
Within the NVIDIA Gaming Network (NGN) infrastructure/storage group, the NGN Software-Defined Storage (SDS) team focuses on storage and... ...NGN services. NVIDIA is looking for a Senior System Software Engineer (SDN) to…
$126.6k - $168.8k
Req ID:374064NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are cu…
$193.3k - $261.5k
and manufacturing partners to ensure seamless system integration- Own end-to-end qualification frameworks and processes, mentoring engineers on implementation best practices- Drive end-to-end qualification processes for…
$185.3k - $235.4k
organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched... .... Your Impact We are looking for an exceptional Sales Engineer to join our t…
$113.33k - $151.55k
simply — helping mission-driven organizations achieve more through technology.Required ExperienceB.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field3+ years of professional work experience, preferably i…
$176.6k - $239k
scaling• Act as a customer advocate, collaborating with product, engineering and business development to craft solutions that deliver... ...cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data…
Req ID:374054NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are cu…
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What network engineers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$41 | $61k–$86k |
| Mid level | $41–$57 | $86k–$118k |
| Senior | $54–$73 | $113k–$152k |
Adjusted for the Austin 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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