Network Engineer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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 (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, 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...

Cybersecurity Network Analyst

  • Fort Meade, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 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 (20 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (20 miles from Alexandria, 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 (18 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Alexandria, 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 (9 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Alexandria, 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 (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, 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 (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Alexandria, 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 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Alexandria, 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...

Computer Network Architect

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 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...

Network Architect

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 60+ 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...

Network Administrator

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 60+ 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...

Cyber Range Network Engineer

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 90+ 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...

Classified Network Engineer/Manager

  • Herndon, VA (20 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA (20 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview The Classified Network Engineer/Manager for VTG will oversee and maintain the IT infrastructure within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and other secured environments....

Senior Network Engineer

  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support one of our longest running programs....

Enterprise Network Analyst

  • Fort Meade, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

As a network engineer and analyst on our team, youll work closely with your mission partner to help them understand various types and layouts of enterprise networks, perform solutions analyses, and...

Demographic Data for Alexandria, VA

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Salary for Network Engineer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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


Highest Education Level

Network Engineers in Alexandria, VA 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 in Alexandria, VA
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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