$142k - $194k
for deep leadership expertise in DC fabrics, routing, cloud networking, L4/L7, and zero-trust networking. We value strong infrastructure... ...: We provide leadership to one or more Network Engineering teams or a small g…
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Network Engineer jobs in Nashville, TN
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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You’ll be developing technical solutions where the requirements are still evolving, often in collaboration with account executives, engineers, and cross-functional specialists across business units.Build credibility that…
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for deep experience designing, implementing, and operating L3/L4 network services across data center and cloud environments. We... ..., and review materials. We seek experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing…
$142k - $194k
Salary: $142,000 - 194,000 per year Requirements: ~6-10+ years of network infrastructure engineering experience in optics and optical technologies ~ Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering; a masters degree is preferr…
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Job Title: Project Engineering ManagerLocation: Nashville, TNSalary: $125K -155K plus bonusJob Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: As a Project Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and execute large-scale, complex te…
$71.3k - $140.6k
Position Summary Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team works to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reim…
$90.1k - $209.5k
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (IC4) to lead high-impact network engineering programs that deliver data plane and control plane features and enable new site network…
$92.5k - $209.5k
autonomy and support to do your best work. It is a dynamic and flexible workplace where you’ll belong and be encouraged.As Software Engineer, you will work with a team of software engineers responsible for the software d…
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Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismSalesforceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAt PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business…
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Position Summary Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud Senior ConsultantDeloitte's Sales & Service practice partners with the world's leading life sciences companies to reimagine how their commercial, medical, and field organiz…
$134.5k - $265.1k
ensuring the integrity of access to data.QualificationsRequired:BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Business, or relevant fields.Overall m…
members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states. POSITION SUMMARY: The Network Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of Arde…
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What network engineers earn in Nashville
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 — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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