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Odyssey Systems

Network Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Experience configuring QoS, traffic engineering, and performance-sensitive network features ... direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Please note : Final ...

Peraton

SITEC - Network Engineer - MacDill AFB

Tampa, FL · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services. * Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.

Peraton

SITEC - Network Engineer - MacDill AFB

Tampa, FL · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services. * Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.

Mackenzie Health Care

Sr. Network Engineer

Heathrow, FL

$91.80K - $125.80K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Network Engineering within the IT Infrastructure Services you will be part of the group's newly established network engineering team. You are a senior wireless engineer ...

Mackenzie Health Care

Sr. Network Engineer

Heathrow, FL · On-site

$91.80K - $125.80K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Network Engineering within the IT Infrastructure Services you will be part of the group's newly established network engineering team. You are a senior wireless engineer ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network engineering in Florida is $145,505.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,700.00 and $189,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Network Engineering is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s network infrastructure. They lead a team of engineers, ensure network security and scalability, and collaborate with other departments to support business goals. Their role includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a Director of Network Engineering, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and significant professional experience. Familiarity with networking hardware, cloud networking solutions, network monitoring tools, and certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is highly valued. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills are crucial for effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth project delivery. These skills are vital for driving network reliability, scaling solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

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A Director of Network Engineering often faces challenges such as managing complex, large-scale network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing business needs with technical constraints, overseeing incident response, and maintaining regulatory compliance are also key aspects of the role. Success in these areas typically involves proactive planning, building a skilled and well-coordinated team, and fostering open communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Many organizations support Directors of Network Engineering with ongoing professional development, collaborative peer groups, and robust technology resources to tackle these challenges effectively.
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Network Engineer

Join The Team At PAX Technology | See All Open Positions

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Network Engineer is responsible for the enterprise network infrastructure of PAX US. This integral role will have influence on how to architect the LAN, WAN and Cloud networks, telecom systems on-premises and multiple public clouds. We are looking for a seasoned, highly successful individual who has enterprise networking experience on-premises and in the cloud.

Key skills, knowledge, education, and experience required:

Experience:

6 years and above in similar role

Skills:

LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Routers, Flow, IP Telephony, AWS/Azure Networking , Presentation skills, Time management, Organization skills

Education (minimum):

Bachelor's in Computer Sciences or IT or Telecom or equivalent
and
Advanced networking certification from Cisco or Juniper or ONF-OSCA
and

AWS Architect Associate.

Requirements for position:
Must have:

Bachelor's degree or 12 or more years of relevant work experience.

Six or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.

AWS Architect Associate or equivalent certification

Network Security experience: Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, NACLS, ACLS, IPS, IDS, Secure DNS, etc.

Presentation skills, Time management, Organization skills

Experience with Cisco LAN switching, Aruba wireless products, and internal wireless products.

Project management experience.

Dynamic and Static Network Routing, AAA, Netflow, QOS, VOIP, WPA-2, MPLS, TCP/IP, IPSec, BGP, OSPF, IP Telephony, Multicast, and/or other similar tools.

Some experience with SD-WAN, VoIP solutions, etc

Principle job activities:

Working as a Network Engineer:

Your technical skills are top notch, and you are known for digging into the details to find the best solutions.

You know how to get to the bottom of your organization's needs, and how to manage your stakeholder's expectations.

Talking to people comes naturally to you and you have an ability to communicate complex information in a way that people understand - whether verbal or written.

You will provide expert level network management for multiple data centers (cloud, on-prem) in both an HA and DR configuration. Assess the network performance metrics and perform capacity planning & regularly test the validity of network redundancy and failover circuit testing

You will be actively involved in implementing/testing disaster recovery (DR) process.

You will review specifications, network architecture diagrams, process documentation for completeness and accuracy.

You will monitor network performance and perform the necessary tuning

You will manage cross-functional work teams and may or may not have direct reports. Any supervisory expectations will include delegation, monitoring and managing multiple projects and teams, managing client expectations, coaching staff, and enforcing compliance with department standards

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Network engineering: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification (Preferred)
  • AWS Architect Associate or equivalent certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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