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Network Engineer jobs in Boston, MA
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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hyper growth company allows for unique career opportunities with strong long-term incentives. We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer & Systems Architect to design, implement, and manage our company's network an…
$110k - $150k
Job Description Job Description Network Engineer (Boston) Location: Boston, MA (Onsite) Compensation: $110k - $150k + Bonus + Full Benefits A growing IT Solutions Provider is seeking a full-time Network Engineer to join…
Job Role: Network Security Location: Quincy, Massachusetts (MA) Type: Fulltime Mandatory Qualifications A minimum of 8 years... .... Technical/Functional Skills Level 2/3 Network Security Engineer Deep and strong underst…
$165k - $185k
Job Description Job Description Overview Senior Network Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 5 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $165,000 - $185,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and qualific…
$70k - $80k
Job Description Job Description Role: Network Engineer Location: Remote We are Growers, We are Wholesalers, We are Producers, We Are Budtenders, We are Retailers, We are Partners, and We are Hiring Holistic Industries is…
$145k - $205k
Job Description Job Description Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Systems Team Boston, MA, US | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Salary: $145,000 to $205,000 DOE The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to…
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Job Description Job Description * * * This position has been filled. * * * Sr. Network Engineer Location: Boston area Company: Solid established award-winning IT Solution Provider Position Type: Full-Time Position Id: 17…
conferencing and more. Beacon Telecom serves clients throughout New England from our headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts. The Network Engineer will provide installation, maintenance, and support services for a variety…
$89.5k - $130k
POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Team Lead of Network Engineering and within established hospital, clinic, and department policies and procedures, support network activities in a multi-vendor, multi-platform…
area as you will be required to be on site as needed 1-2 days a week. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our growing, dynamic team in delivering exceptional service to our custo…
Network Engineer Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation, enhancement, and maintenance of a…
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What network engineers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$50 | $74k–$105k |
| Mid level | $50–$69 | $105k–$143k |
| Senior | $66–$89 | $138k–$186k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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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