Network Engineering Jobs in United States
There are 3,205 open Network Engineering jobs in United States on freehire right now. 801 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cisco, networking and firewall.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $126,000 | $143,400 | $174,250 | 293 |
| USD | hour | $49 | $68 | $74 | 19 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cisco 42%
- networking 41%
- firewall 38%
- wan 31%
- cloud 29%
- bgp 23%
- network-security 23%
- automation 21%
How the work is done
- Onsite 242 · 8%
- Hybrid 206 · 6%
- Remote 155 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 16% of the 403 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 957
- Lead 117
- Principal 116
- Middle 60
- Junior 55
- Staff 30
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 420
- 501-1000 employees 188
- 51-200 employees 54
- 11-50 employees 20
- 201-500 employees 3
- 1-10 employees 2
Network Engineering, Advisor
Designs and maintains a large DoD enterprise network, configures Cisco routers/switches, writes automation scripts, and ensures DISA STIG compliance while providing Tier 2 support.
Network Engineer
Designs and secures cloud-connected networks for a DoD intelligence agency, producing architecture docs and tracking modernization requirements.
Network Engineer
Monitors and ensures operational reliability of VA’s IT environments, focusing on network performance, observability, and security for federal missions.
Network Administrator – Law Enforcement Agency
Oversee and secure a law-enforcement agency’s network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with CJIS standards while managing IT staff and complex technical projects.
Network Administrator (Open Rank: Entry - Senior)
Supports enterprise networks within a higher education environment, working on network infrastructure from layer 1 to layer 3, including Wi-Fi, wired networks, telephony, and low-voltage project coordination.
Sr. Network Administrator with Security Clearance
Maintains secure, high-performance enterprise networks for a DoD intelligence program, ensuring reliability and security in a TS/SCI environment.
Network Administrator | On-site | Santa Rita, Guam | Top Secret with Security Clearance
On-site Network Administrator for industrial/OT environments in Guam, managing and securing critical network infrastructure like switches, routers, and firewalls for SCADA, ICS, and BMS systems.
Network Engineer (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required) with Security Clearance
Designs, configures, and maintains secure network infrastructure for a cybersecurity-focused client, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance.
Network Engineer - Onsite
The Network Engineer will design, manage, and secure industrial process control networks at the DuPont Spruance site. This role focuses on network architecture, cybersecurity implementation, and incident response within manufacturing environments.
Network Administrator
Network Administrator managing REDCap platform, 3CX phone system, and LAN/WAN infrastructure at a public health department, including data quality, user access, reporting, and help desk support.
Transport Network Engineer II
Maintains and troubleshoots DoD transport networks (SONET/DWDM/TDM) for secure, reliable defense communications, designing upgrades, resolving incidents, and coordinating maintenance with vendors/government teams.
Transport Network Engineer III
Transport Network Engineer sustaining and maintaining DoD networks, performing design, incident escalation, and troubleshooting across SONET/DWDM/TDM optical transport platforms (Ciena, Cisco) for DISA at Scott AFB.