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Network Engineer jobs in New Orleans, LA
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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Opportunity We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Project Engineer to join our Professional Services team to lead and support... ...projects. Configure and deploy systems including servers, networks, Microsoft 365…
$8 - $20 per hour
Description The Sustain Network is a restaurant and hospitality consulting firm representing an undisclosed client in your area. Our clients has ambitious growth plans over the next few years and is seeking talented lead…
$145k - $185k
Central Time Role Summary Seeking highly independent senior engineers who can combine software development, business analysis,... ...Experience with Legacy system conversions ~ Basic understanding of networking and opera…
foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW This role manages a diverse team of capital project engineers who deliver against the Corporate Engineering strategic investment plan. You’ll over…
Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced Network Administrator to support and enhance the organization’s core network infrastructure in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position focuses on maintainin…
$1,200 per month
to learn how to help customers succeed with our AI products while building the software behind them, working alongside experienced engineers and our client solutions team. You’ll pair closely with mentors while gradually…
regulatory objectives. Serve as the technical and strategic lead for our Oracle PPM and WACS Cloud platforms, ensuring that Engineering and Operations people-process capabilities support Delta Utilities’ growth and regul…
Delta’s utility operations. Collaborate with executives, IT, engineering, and operations leaders to align OT technology roadmaps with... ...architecture with at least two of the following: ArcGIS Utility Network, SCADA (…
$60k - $80k
advanced security incidents and technical issues Analyze endpoint, network, and cloud security events to identify root causes Assist... ...and best practices Mentor junior security analysts and engineers on tools, workfl…
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The IT Network & Systems Administrator (SCADA/OT Support) is responsible for implementing... ...functions. The position bridges traditional network engineering with systems ad…
the Role We’re looking for a high-performing Tier 3 Project Engineer to join our elite IT Project Delivery team. This is a... ...expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Hyper-V, VMware , and modern networking technologies. De…
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What network engineers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$37 | $55k–$77k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $77k–$105k |
| Senior | $49–$65 | $102k–$136k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans 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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