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Network Engineer jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the discovery, solution design, and implementation planning for the Water Measurement Data Dashboard initiative. This role will work closely with…
$100k - $145k
SAPME, ProPricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, and Excel. We value networking experience, including knowledge of networking protocols. We... ...to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering, program manage…
leadership capability and strong command of technical security engineering disciplines. We prefer a CISSP certification, with CySA... ...solid grasp of systems engineering V-model practices, computer networking, and NIST…
modernization studies, strategic initiatives, and technology investments. Develop recommendations utilizing modern software engineering practices, including the Strangler Fig modernization pattern. User Experience & Solu…
Role: Network L3 Engineer Location: Salt Lake City UT 84116 (Hybrid) FTE Only Skills Needed: Palo Alto firewall expertise; AWS Networking; Cisco routing & switching and connectivity, and proactive monitoring and troubles…
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a fully onsite role in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge drone technology in a fast-paced, high-impa…
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Lake City, Utah Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite Experience * 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise application development * Demonstrated progression f…
$127.5k - $223.2k
digital transformation and deliver lasting business value. This is a hands-on architecture role where you'll work closely with engineering teams to guide solution implementation, review technical designs, resolve complex…
$79.6k - $139.3k
DevOps & Platform Engineer Position Description Are you passionate about building resilient, scalable platforms that power mission-critical applications? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges through automati…
Our client is looking for a hands-on Embedded OS Engineer to own the Ubuntu-based Linux firmware stack on our MK2 drone platform (Qualcomm... ...Configuration • Configure systemd-networkd for runtime network mode switchi…
$130k - $150k
with customer‑centric delivery, the team supports a diverse range of enterprise clients across multiple sectors. This Senior Network Engineer role puts you front and centre, designing, implementing, and supporting advanc…
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What network engineers earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$40 | $60k–$84k |
| Mid level | $40–$55 | $84k–$115k |
| Senior | $53–$72 | $111k–$149k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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