$155.69k - $210.14k
Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and keep a TS/SCI. We are looking for a CCNP or higher, or at least 10 years of network engineering experience. We need hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches. We…
Engineering & IT · San Diego, CA
Network Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA
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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Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to support our team in San Diego, CA. The MQ-25 and Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Mission Control System (UMCS) programs of record (POR) are managed by the UCA Program Of…
$75k - $100k
Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer I-III to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of the Navy’s enterprise networks. The hired candidate will design, configure, secure, automate, and document high-…
Position Description & Qualifications Are you a Network Engineer looking for a place to make an impact every day? Serco is the place for you! Join our team as a Network Engineer in support of our Public Safety Systems (P…
test and measurement industry to manage a team of Application Engineers, focused on driving competitive share gains and customer satisfaction... ...develop your team to generate brand preference for Keysight Network Test…
and highly motivated team player to join our group of Technology professionals. We are looking for a talented Tactical Networks Lead Systems Engineer in support of PMW-160 Tactical Networks. This is a full-time position…
$93.6k - $100k
King Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Network Engineer to join our team in supporting enterprise network modernization and integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on exp…
$109.51 per hour
Job Title: Network Engineer III Location: San Diego, CA Zip code: 92123 Shift: 9x80 A Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to $109.51/hr. Start Date: Immediately Keyword's: #SanDiegojobs; #EngineerNetwork3 *Must have an acti…
highly motivated team player to join our group of Technology professionals. We are looking for a talented ‘Future Capabilities Network Engineer' to support Network Engineering efforts for the Future Capabilities program…
Description ActioNet has an opportunity for an C2 Network Engineer requiring a Secret clearancelocated in San Diego County, CA. ActioNet is an IT service provider and solutions integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA that…
Description ActioNet has an opportunity for a Network Engineer requiring a Secret clearance located in San Diego County, CA. ActioNet is an IT service provider and solutions integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA that wo…
$89.83k - $108.59k
Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking an enthusiastic, versatile, and resourceful Network Engineer (Level II) to work in San Diego, CA. You will be a team member of a small team at a U.S. Navy l…
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What network engineers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$47 | $68k–$97k |
| Mid level | $47–$63 | $97k–$132k |
| Senior | $61–$82 | $127k–$171k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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