Network Engineering Jobs in United States
There are 3,247 open Network Engineering jobs in United States on freehire right now. 818 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 | $142,523 | $173,625 | 296 |
| USD | hour | $44 | $65 | $76 | 20 |
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 240 · 7%
- Hybrid 212 · 7%
- Remote 159 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 16% of the 404 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,011
- Lead 118
- Principal 114
- Middle 65
- Junior 54
- Staff 30
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 423
- 501-1000 employees 190
- 51-200 employees 55
- 11-50 employees 20
- 201-500 employees 3
- 1-10 employees 2
Network Administrator III
Senior network administrator responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN, cloud, and collaboration platforms with a focus on switching, routing, and firewalls.
Optical Network Engineer, Google Global Infrastructure
Designs and maintains Google’s global optical network, validates hardware limits, and automates test infrastructure to keep the backbone reliable at hyperscale.
Network Administrator
Maintains and secures WinCo Foods’ corporate, store, and distribution-center networks, troubleshooting hardware/software issues and ensuring uptime for routers, switches, WLAN, and VPNs.
Senior Network Engineer - Application Delivery & Security
Leads global deployment and operations of F5 BIG-IP for load balancing, WAF, and DDoS mitigation across 25+ datacenters, using automation and BGP integration.
Senior Network Engineer - Firewall Automation(Hybrid)
Design, automate, and secure enterprise firewall infrastructure for a global financial-messaging network using Python, APIs, and IaC; troubleshoot incidents and mentor junior engineers.
Senior Network Engineer
Design, build, and maintain secure, reliable LAN infrastructure for refinery operations, focusing on Layer 1 cabling, Layer 2 switching, and Layer 3 integration while troubleshooting complex network issues.
Network Engineer, Lead
Lead a team to design, integrate, and modernize Navy enterprise networks using Cisco SDN/SDA, ISE, and security tools while mentoring engineers and advising government clients.
Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer (AHT)
Designs and troubleshoots enterprise network systems, including routers, switches, and firewalls, for a defense contractor requiring Top Secret clearance and 25–30% travel.
Network Administrator
Maintains and secures enterprise networks, servers, and IT infrastructure for a large public-works facility, handling routing, firewalls, AD, and disaster recovery.
Network Administrator
Designs, secures, and maintains enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center) for a global manufacturer, troubleshooting issues and aligning infrastructure with industrial and business needs.
IT Network Engineer Sr.
Senior network engineer designing, implementing, and maintaining hospital-grade wired/wireless networks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring uptime for data/voice services at a top pediatric hospital.