Top Network Engineer Jobs

Deploys, installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots servers, network equipment, telecommunications, power systems, desktop hardware, and software. Provides onsite testing, cabling, access management, server monitoring, phone-system support, and after-hours technical response. Serves as a technical liaison, contributes to project planning, and leads and trains junior engineers while independently completing complex assignments.

Designs, deploys, troubleshoots, and validates network and Microsoft 365 infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include firewall, switch, wireless, VLAN, VPN, UniFi, cloud migration, identity, MFA, and infrastructure cutover work. The role performs pre-staging, maintenance-window implementations, post-deployment validation, troubleshooting, rollback support, and detailed technical documentation while working independently and directly with clients.

Provide post-launch technical support for broadband networks by diagnosing complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues across access, aggregation, routing, transport, and service layers. Investigate packet flows, logs, telemetry, alarms, and network configurations to isolate fault domains, determine root causes, and drive production incidents through resolution. Collaborate with NOC, engineering, operations, architecture, vendors, and service assurance teams in a 24x7 environment.

Provides Tier 2 support for a globally distributed data center network. Responsibilities include advanced routing and switching troubleshooting, fault isolation, incident escalation, network monitoring, performance optimization, documentation, hardware and circuit support, and collaboration with engineering and facilities teams. The role also contributes to automation, dashboards, process improvements, capacity planning, asset management, and major incident response.

Designs, implements, secures, and maintains large-scale campus, branch, data center, and WAN network infrastructures. Develops network implementation plans, supports the full device lifecycle, separates production environments, and partners with technical and business stakeholders on risk and reliability. Automates repetitive network tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, while providing operational support for network changes and complex infrastructure initiatives.

Tests customer-specific networking solutions across products and releases, including manual and automated testing of scaled Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments. Develops test plans, executes tests, documents results, debugs network and automation issues, and recommends software improvements. Collaborates with engineering and external development partners to deliver reliable solutions. Requires strong routing, switching, networking protocol, test automation, and network test equipment expertise.

Designs, deploys, diagnoses, and maintains complex network, security, cloud, virtualization, software-defined networking, and automation environments. Leads proof-of-concept evaluations, supports multi-tenant and multi-data-center deployments, manages routing protocols and underlay/overlay networks, and partners with teams to implement solutions throughout their lifecycles. The role also mentors engineers and requires approximately 10% travel.

Leads reliability engineering for mission-critical network services, including resiliency reviews, incident response, root-cause analysis, automation, observability, and durable remediation. Architects self-healing and guarded remediation workflows using Python, Shell, and Ansible. Provides technical leadership across SD-WAN, SDN, routing, switching, security, and traffic services while embedding SRE practices, resilience testing, AI-assisted workflows, and security controls. Mentors engineers and drives service-level objectives, error budgets, and operational readiness.

Leads global network infrastructure engineering across campus and WAN environments, with deep expertise in enterprise wireless design, deployment, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Analyzes complex infrastructure issues, architects modernization initiatives, drives multiple programs, advises senior leaders, and ensures compliance, resiliency, security, and auditability. Promotes validated AI-assisted practices for infrastructure analysis, automation, documentation, and incident prevention.

Leads software and infrastructure engineering for a network test automation platform. Provides technical direction, architects scalable changes, and drives complex programs across cloud, on-premises, data center, operating system, hypervisor, and networking environments. Establishes AI-assisted engineering governance, secure validation practices, automation standards, observability, telemetry, and CI/CD improvements. Collaborates with technical teams, vendors, and other platforms to modernize infrastructure, mitigate risk, and promote reusable engineering frameworks.

Designs, documents, implements, verifies, and troubleshoots data communications networks supporting satellite ground systems. Configures network devices and services, analyzes topology and capacity, supports operations across multiple classification levels, and performs diagnostics, maintenance, security configuration, and corrective actions. Installs equipment in racks and workspaces while maintaining technical documentation. The role is on-site in Scottsdale, requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, and includes travel of up to 50%.

The job description only identifies a Senior Network Engineer position; specific responsibilities, technologies, qualifications, compensation, travel, and clearance requirements are not provided.

Implement and upgrade enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, re-IP projects, core network services, racks, cabling, monitoring, and documentation. Assess existing environments, identify gaps, troubleshoot connectivity, coordinate internal teams and vendors, and independently deliver infrastructure improvements through completion.

Build and maintain full-stack internal network automation and AI-Ops products, including operational dashboards, topology visualizations, real-time data views, conversational AI interfaces, APIs, and data integrations. Integrate AI services, network and inventory platforms, and vendor tools. Use TypeScript, Python, CI/CD, testing, and cloud technologies while translating operational requirements into technical solutions and supporting globally distributed Agile teams.

Designs, deploys, and maintains enterprise hybrid infrastructure, networks, and core storage systems. Manages automated configuration, patching, disaster recovery, system hardening, and federal security compliance. Supports RMF and ATO accreditation, resolves complex interoperability issues, documents operating procedures, provides technical support, and advises management on technology modernization and acquisitions.

Maintains and architects multi-site LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, fiber channel, Internet connectivity, SD-WAN, and network security. Develops network documentation, standards, monitoring metrics, outage logs, and root-cause analyses. Coordinates wiring changes and service-provider circuits, supports network security initiatives, and assists with IT projects. Requires at least five years of network administration experience, enterprise networking expertise, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Design, implement, modernize, and sustain enterprise LAN, WAN, and secure network infrastructure in a DoD environment. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and remote-access solutions. Monitor network performance, resolve advanced Layer 1–7 issues, maintain technical documentation, support infrastructure upgrades, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and STIGs. Participate in maintenance, incident response, and operational troubleshooting, including off-hours installations and migrations.

Designs and supports medium-complexity network, data center, storage, and client/server environments across multisite retail infrastructure. Develops architecture diagrams, prototypes, and technical solutions; manages WAN and cloud infrastructure; performs testing, fault isolation, security monitoring, and outage resolution. Gathers business requirements, conducts gap analyses, documents current and future states, evaluates products, and contributes to engineering standards. Participates in an on-call rotation and provides technical guidance.

Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize global network infrastructure across datacenters and telco partners. Diagnose complex network incidents, drive root-cause analysis, implement long-term fixes, document configurations and procedures, coordinate cross-team remediation, and support network architecture, routing, and peering for LAN/WAN/wireless environments.

Senior Network Engineer responsible for designing, specifying, configuring, monitoring, and supporting corporate LAN/WAN infrastructure. The role manages Cisco switching and routing, network equipment refreshes, firmware updates, patch compliance, configuration documentation, site evaluations, and service desk triage. It coordinates with vendors, government representatives, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain continuous operations across classified and unclassified DLA networks. An active Secret clearance, DoD IAT Level III certification, CCNP Enterprise, and Check Point certification are required.

Designs, analyzes, plans, and implements telecommunications networks supporting voice, data, video, and wireless services. Develops network requirements, specifications, installation and maintenance plans, alternative solutions, and backup plans. Coordinates with information systems professionals and functional users to implement network services for Defense Logistics Agency environments. Requires three years of network engineering experience, CCNA certification, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance with Tier 5/SSBI investigation.

Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain Cisco, Arista, firewall, and cryptographic networking systems across distributed operational environments. Support lab testing, fielding, upgrades, JIRA-driven workflows, SSP compliance, documentation, and audit preparation. Provide on-call operational support and occasional travel to OCONUS locations after training while collaborating with civilian leads, contractors, and mission customers.

Configure, deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain Cisco, Arista, firewall, and crypto networking equipment across distributed operational environments. Manage JIRA-driven workflows, lab configurations, system upgrades, fielding activities, and SSP compliance documentation. Collaborate with civilian leads, contractors, and mission customers to maintain reliable network operations. The role requires extensive network or systems engineering experience, IAT certification, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.

Configure, sustain, troubleshoot, and document Cisco and Arista network infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments. Maintain firmware, performance, compliance, and security alignment with STE/STN and SSP requirements. Provide on-call operational support, perform installations and upgrades at mission sites, use Latte'Art for configuration management, and collaborate with systems, security, and mission operations teams. Travel is required as needed.

Provides expert technical support, analysis, research, and leadership for complex IT problems supporting government mission programs. Responsibilities include systems architecture, telecommunications, systems integration, security engineering, network management, technical solution development, executive-level team participation, and project leadership. Requires extensive independent judgment, strong communication skills, Secret clearance, and advanced networking and cybersecurity certifications.