Occupation
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes the networks that connect an organization's systems, offices, and data centers, going beyond day-to-day administration into architecture and capacity planning. The role requires deep expertise in routing and switching, typically on Cisco equipment, along with network security controls and increasingly cloud networking across AWS or Azure environments. Modern network engineers also use network automation tools to manage configurations at scale and rely on strong TCP/IP troubleshooting skills to resolve complex connectivity issues.
Duties & responsibilities
- Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues using TCP/IP fundamentals and packet analysis tools
- Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS in production environments
- Administer Cisco and multivendor network equipment including switches, firewalls, and security appliances
- Implement network automation and infrastructure-as-code to manage configurations at scale
- Support cloud networking integration across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Monitor network performance and incident response to maintain uptime and system reliability
What Network Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Network Engineer make?
Too few Network Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 16 of 26 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Network Engineer roles?
26 open Network Engineer roles from 20 employers; the most at Crusoe, Shield AI and Visa Inc..
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Network Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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- 26
- Employers
- 20
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Open Network Engineer roles (26)
Network Engineer
ConocoPhillips
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Network Engineer
DXC Technology
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Staff Network Engineer, Storage
Crusoe
Full-time · Sunnyvale, CA · $215,000 – $255,000
Crusoe is building a dedicated storage network fabric using RDMA for AI infrastructure, and they need a Staff Network Engineer to architect and operate this system end-to-end. This role suits someone with deep production L2/L3 switching experience who wants full ownership of a foundational system and enjoys working across hardware, software, and organizational boundaries.
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Network Engineer
Accenture
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Network Engineer
Invenergy
Chicago, IL
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Network Engineer
Cognition AI
San Francisco, CA
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Senior Network Engineer (R5667)
Shield AI
Full-time · San Mateo, CA · $140,000 – $211,000
Shield AI needs a Senior Network Engineer to design and maintain resilient network infrastructure across their global defense-tech operations, including data centers, on-premises facilities, and cloud environments supporting both classified and unclassified workloads. This role is suited for an experienced engineer comfortable with high-stakes infrastructure supporting mission-critical defense applications.
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Network Engineer
OneAZ Credit Union
Phoenix, AZ · $96,664 – $120,830
This role leads the design and optimization of a credit union's enterprise network infrastructure, with particular responsibility for Cisco security technologies and cloud connectivity. It suits experienced network engineers who want to architect complex, secure systems in a regulated financial environment.
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Network Automation Engineer – Configuration Compliance
U.S. Bank
Full-time · Saint Paul, MN · $105,400 – $124,000
U.S. Bank seeks a technical owner for enterprise network automation and configuration compliance platforms, primarily managing OpenText Network Automation to handle router and switch configuration changes, server infrastructure, and compliance governance in a regulated environment. This role suits someone with deep systems administration experience who can bridge network engineering, automation scripting, and operational support on a second-shift schedule.
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Principal Transport and IP Network Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Dallas, TX
This principal-level role owns the complete networking infrastructure—routers, switches, firewalls, optical systems—for satellite gateways that connect to terrestrial networks and cloud environments. The position suits a deeply technical carrier-network engineer with 5+ years designing and deploying production-grade IP, MPLS, BGP, and SDN systems who can lead integration and testing of new hardware designs from lab to global scale.
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Likely next role (4)
Where Network Engineers commonly go next: Network Architect, Networking Manager.
Network Architect
Simmons Bank
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Network Architect (R6158)
Shield AI
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $190,000 – $290,000
Shield AI needs a network architect to design and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructure across their global offices, labs, manufacturing sites, and cloud environments. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on technical work and cross-team collaboration in a defense-tech company supporting real operations.
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Network Architect
Voyager
Remote - United States
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Principal Network Architect (Active CCIE Required)
Voya Financial
Minneapolis, MN · $180,000 – $190,000
This role leads enterprise network architecture strategy and modernization for a major financial services firm, designing hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and Oracle platforms. It suits experienced network architects with deep expertise in datacenter, SD-WAN, and cloud networking who can influence executive-level technology decisions.
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General Engineer
Missile Defense Agency
Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.
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Information System Security Engineer
Space Systems Command
Full-time · Peterson AFB, Colorado · $91,870 – $142,022
A cybersecurity engineer embedded in military space command systems development, responsible for integrating security architecture and compliance into battle management capabilities across their entire lifecycle. The role suits experienced IT security professionals who combine deep technical assessment skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex security needs to both engineers and military stakeholders.
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Systems Engineer
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
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Systems Engineer
Supercast
Washington, DC
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Cyber Security Engineer
NVIDIA
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GENERAL ENGINEER
Air Force Materiel Command
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $132,751 – $172,578
This federal role advises Air Force leadership on cybersecurity and intelligence needs for weapon systems and strategic defense programs. You'll work as a senior technical consultant integrating engineering expertise with intelligence analysis to inform acquisition and sustainment decisions.
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IT Specialist (Network Services)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Fort Huachuca, AZ · $91,205 – $124,649
This is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service network role at Fort Huachuca that involves coordinating service interruptions, translating requirements into network specifications, and configuring systems to support Army LAN/WAN infrastructure. The position suits experienced IT professionals with hands-on network management experience who can work with classified networks and represent the office in technical meetings.
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IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)
San Diego, CA · $121,585 – $158,062
A technical leadership role overseeing hardware architecture and systems integration for critical defense information systems, managing procurement, lifecycle maintenance, and cross-functional team coordination. Best suited for someone with deep expertise in systems engineering, hardware strategy, and the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges in a government contracting environment.
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Systems Engineer
Boeing
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General Engineer
Space Development Agency
Contract · Redstone Arsenal, Alabama · $130,987 – $197,200
This is a technical leadership role in the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency, where you will serve as the chief engineering authority at an operations center, advising senior military leadership on complex space systems and directing real-time crisis response for satellite and ground infrastructure. The position suits experienced aerospace or systems engineers with deep expertise in spacecraft operations, cloud architectures, and integration testing who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
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Skills Network Engineer postings ask for
Measured from the 26 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Python12 roles46.2%
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)11 roles42.3%
- Ansible10 roles38.5%
- OSPF9 roles34.6%
- TCP/IP8 roles30.8%
- MPLS7 roles26.9%
- SD-WAN7 roles26.9%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)6 roles23.1%
- Microsoft Azure5 roles19.2%
- Cisco4 roles15.4%
Employers hiring Network Engineers
20 in total, most open roles first.
- CCrusoe5 roles
- SAShield AI2 roles
Visa Inc.2 roles- AAccenture1 role
- ASAST SpaceMobile1 role
Best Western1 role- BC
- CACognition AI1 role