Network Engineer Jobs

A Network Engineer in the technology industry is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks within an organization. This may range from setting up small connections (LANs) to vast networks (WANs), intranets, or extranets. They play an essential role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that allows for internal communication and external digital operations. Network Engineers provide technical support, fix network faults, and optimize network performance and security.

Key skills for a Network Engineer include problem-solving, analytical skills, thorough understanding of network protocols, knowledge of security algorithms, and mastery of hardware like switches, routers, and bridges. They should also be familiar with network analysis tools and operating systems. Various certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Network+ can enhance their credibility. Prior to becoming a Network Engineer, individuals might have roles such as Network Technician, IT Support Specialist, or Network Analyst.

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Senior Cyber Network Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago

Cyber Network Engineer, you will be responsible for expanding network modeling of various vendor network devices, such as routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls as well as virtual network devices...

Network Engineer

  • Hanover, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 3 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer, to join our team in Hanover, MD....

Cybersecurity Network Analyst

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 45+ days ago

ManTech seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Network Analyst to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. The Cybersecurity Network Analyst (CNA) performs systems...

Technical Lead - Network Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead and mentor a team of Network Engineers, System Integration and Testing (LANSIT) Techs, Capacity & Planning Techs and Circuit Design and Documentation...

Senior Network Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Reston, VA location. This is an onsite position....

Network Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

As a Network Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter....

Cloud Network Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications: Skills: Network Analytics, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructures Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Network...

Network Engineer III

  • Springfield, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 5 days ago

(Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree) Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, etc.) Routers/Switches (e.g. Juniper, Cisco, etc.)...

Secure Wireless Engineer

  • Springfield, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 11 days ago

network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance; coordinating planned maintenance; adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues related to firewall...

Digital Services Web Server Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None...

Communications Network Engineer

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago

technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Senior with GDIT....

Network Engineer Level 3

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Manage assigned tasks and provide guidance to junior Network Engineers....

Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Enterprise Network

  • Frisco, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 60+ days ago

E.g., LAN, WAN and WLAN. Expert knowledge of defining and implementing integration of hardware in the network, including routers, switches, power systems, and cables....

Lead Network Engineer (RapidScale)

  • Austell, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Austell, GA
  • 18 hours ago

We, the Rapidscale Managed Network Operations (MNO) team, are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to serve as the highest escalation point for complex network challenges while also supervising a team that...

Computer Network Architect

  • Laurel, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 45+ days ago

Looking for a network engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of Cyber Range consisting of 100s to 1000s of VMs, physical and virtual network devises, and firewalls...

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Salary for Network Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Network Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.3%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.8%
High School or GED
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Network Engineers
2-4 years
45.4%
4-6 years
27.3%
10+ years
9.1%
6-8 years
9.1%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
None
4.6%



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