critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description GDIT is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support all aspects of network operations support and projects for the USCENTCOM…
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Network Engineer jobs in Tampa, FL
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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VGreenTek is seeking a Senior Cross-Platform Native Mobile Engineer to lead the development of native mobile apps for iOS and Android in a fully remote, contract role lasting 12 months. The candidate will leverage Swift…
Job Description Job Description OPPORTUNITY 02 — IT SYSTEMS / NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Summary Description Transition your military IT and communications experience into a civilian enterprise IT career. This 16-week SkillBr…
Job Description We want to bring on several experienced WIFI Network Installers to join our team. Our installation team travels... ...multifamily industries since 2003. We design and deliver custom- engineered network so…
Network Engineer 4 Days onsite - Brandon, FL REQUIRED SKILLS 3 7+ years of experience in Network Engineering Cisco ACI experience Hands-on firewall experience (Check Point firewalls) Solid understanding of enterprise net…
Job Description Job Summary The Information Systems Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining... ...Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Collaborate with software developers, network enginee…
and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful results where they matter most. About the Job Venatôre is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program. This posi…
MCS is hiring for a Unified Communications (UC) / VoIP Engineer – Government Radio Systems . This is a full-time, remote, permanent... ...hardware, operating system images, and system updates. Configure network infrastru…
Athenix Special Missions is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft) ZT in MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa), Florida!... ...on approach to performing your own assessments with enclave and network infrastructure…
support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission…
established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2... ..., and monitors security measures to protect computer systems, networks…
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Job Title: Network & Cybersecurity Engineering Location: Tampa, Florida (fully onsite) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $140,000 - 150,000.00 (based on experience) Hours: 40.0 Job Summary: This position provides leadershi…
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What network engineers earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$39 | $57k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$53 | $81k–$111k |
| Senior | $51–$69 | $107k–$144k |
Adjusted for the Tampa 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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Typical progression
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