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American Addiction Centers

Network Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Senior Network Engineer (CONUS) Location: Washington, DC, San Antonio, TX, or Honolulu, HI Security Clearance: Active SECRET Clearance Required (or ability to obtain prior to start) Employment Type ...

Arcfield

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Demonstrated experience supporting network engineering activities, including configuration ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

Procom Consultants Group

Network Engineer

Dallas, TX

Network Engineer Job Details Establish enterprise data network standards, analyze and resolve complex network related problems, and analyze and test all elements of the network infrastructure. Design ...

Procom Consultants Group

Network Engineer

Durham, NC

Network Engineer Job Details Establish enterprise data network standards, analyze and resolve complex network related problems, and analyze and test all elements of the network infrastructure. Design ...

ManTech International

Network Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$94K - $157K/yr

RMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

ManTech

$104K - $172K/yr

Perform Tier II and Tier III network engineering support, while designing advanced WAN, LAN, and ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

ManTech International

Network Engineer

Andrews, MD · On-site

$104K - $172K/yr

Perform Tier II and Tier III network engineering support, while designing advanced WAN, LAN, and ... There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not ...

The Select Group

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Network Engineer - Raleigh, NC We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Network Engineer to support a large-scale Cisco Catalyst switch refresh initiative across a multi-site healthcare environment. This ...

Kforce Technology Staffing

Network Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Kforce's client in Brandon, FL is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support core network ... Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a ...

The Select Group

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Network Engineer - Raleigh, NC We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Network Engineer to support a large-scale Cisco Catalyst switch refresh initiative across a multi-site healthcare environment. This ...

Link Technologies

Network Engineer III

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Network Engineer III * Las Vegas, NV * Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas ... This position is available as either a permanent hire or an hourly contract. Requirements * Solid ...

Leidos

Network Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering ...

WILLCOR Inc

Network Engineer

Glen Burnie, MD

Network Engineer Location: Linthicum, MD Required Clearance : TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Salary: Negotiable Overview: We are seeking a Network Engineer to support a DoD Cyber Security project, with a focus on ...

Leidos

Network Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly network engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are network engineers still in demand?

Network engineers are still in demand due to ongoing growth in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity needs, and cloud computing. They are required to design, implement, and maintain network systems, often holding certifications like Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ to stay competitive in the job market.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior network engineers with extensive experience, advanced certifications (such as CCIE or CISSP), and expertise in complex infrastructure can earn salaries approaching or exceeding $300,000 annually, especially in high-demand industries or senior leadership roles. These positions often require strong technical skills, management responsibilities, and working in large or enterprise environments.

What engineers make $200,000 a year?

Senior network engineers with extensive experience, advanced certifications (such as CCNP or CCIE), and expertise in designing and managing large-scale networks can earn $200,000 or more annually. High-paying roles often require working in large organizations, specialized skills, and sometimes leadership responsibilities.

What is the difference between Hourly Network Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectHourly Network EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentProject-based, on-call, or contract rolesFull-time, in-office or remote
Employer & Industry UsageIT service providers, consulting firms, or freelanceCorporate, educational, or government organizations
Work FocusImplementing and troubleshooting network solutionsManaging and maintaining network infrastructure

Hourly Network Engineers typically work on a contract or project basis, focusing on specific network tasks, while Network Administrators usually hold full-time roles managing ongoing network operations. Both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their employment structure and daily responsibilities differ.

What engineers make $500,000?

Highly experienced network engineers with advanced skills, certifications (such as CCIE), and leadership roles in large organizations can earn salaries approaching or exceeding $500,000 annually, especially with bonuses and stock options. Such compensation typically requires extensive expertise, management responsibilities, or specialized knowledge in enterprise or data center environments.
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Network Engineer

American Addiction Centers

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Senior Network Engineer (CONUS)
Location: Washington, DC, San Antonio, TX, or Honolulu, HI
Security Clearance: Active SECRET Clearance Required (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional Continental United States (CONUS) and OCONUS travel as required
Position Overview
AAC Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) enterprise medical network infrastructure serving Military Health System (MHS) facilities worldwide. This position serves as the senior technical authority for enterprise network engineering and operations across the Continental United States (CONUS) while supporting global network initiatives.
The Senior Network Engineer is designated as Key Personnel under the contract and plays a critical role in maintaining highly available, secure, and resilient Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless LAN (WLAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN) supporting mission-critical healthcare operations. The successful candidate will function as a trusted technical advisor to Government leadership, collaborate with engineers across multiple geographic regions, and provide advanced engineering expertise supporting enterprise routing, switching, network security, and infrastructure modernization.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive Department of Defense networking experience, exceptional troubleshooting abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives in a dynamic enterprise environment.
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving enterprise network infrastructure supporting Defense Health Agency medical facilities.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Serve as the senior technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure supporting CONUS operations.
  • Provide engineering support for enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, and communications infrastructure.
  • Design, configure, deploy, document, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network devices and services.
  • Lead diagnosis and resolution of highly complex network performance issues across all layers of the OSI model.
  • Monitor enterprise network health utilizing advanced network management platforms including SolarWinds Orion, Armis, Ansible, and other enterprise monitoring solutions.
  • Analyze network performance utilizing SNMP, Management Information Bases (MIB), MRTG, and other diagnostic tools to maximize network availability and performance.
  • Engineer secure network architectures utilizing firewalls, VPN technologies, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and enterprise security controls.
  • Support implementation of Zero Trust networking principles and evolving cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Develop technical recommendations for network enhancements, upgrades, standardization efforts, and operational improvements.
  • Produce engineering documentation, implementation plans, technical standards, and change management documentation.
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders, NetMOD Network Standards Teams, vendors, and other engineering organizations to ensure enterprise compliance with DHA and DoD standards.
  • Participate in network modernization initiatives, technology refresh projects, infrastructure upgrades, and enterprise deployments.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor products to determine applicability to Defense Health Agency operational environments.
  • Establish and maintain network engineering standards, operating procedures, and best practices.
  • Support incident response activities and provide senior-level technical leadership during network outages and critical operational events.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the engineering team.
  • Travel as required to support enterprise engineering efforts across military treatment facilities.

Required Qualifications
Education
One of the following is required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related network engineering experience; or
  • Technical or Vocational School certification with ten (10) years of progressively responsible enterprise network engineering experience.

Required Certifications
Candidates must possess:
  • DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification
  • IAM Level III certification (or equivalent)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Required Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks including:
  • Cisco enterprise networking technologies
  • Enterprise routing and switching
  • LAN/WLAN/WAN architecture
  • Network security engineering
  • Windows enterprise environments
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • UNIX environments
  • Enterprise network monitoring
  • Defense Health Agency or Department of Defense network environments
  • Healthcare Information Systems supporting mission-critical operations

Strong experience is required with:
  • SolarWinds Orion
  • Armis
  • Ansible
  • Network configuration management
  • Enterprise change management
  • Configuration documentation
  • Network performance analysis
  • Enterprise troubleshooting

Technical Knowledge
Candidates should possess mastery-level knowledge of:
Networking Protocols
  • TCP/IP
  • HTTP / HTTPS
  • SMTP
  • SNMP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • VRRP
  • RSTP
  • PPP
  • HDLC
  • XDM

Networking Standards
  • IEEE 802.1d
  • IEEE 802.1q
  • IEEE 802.1w
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3z
  • IEEE 802.5
  • IEEE 802.10
  • IEEE 802.11

Network Technologies
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • ATM
  • FDDI
  • Fiber infrastructure
  • Long-haul WAN connectivity
  • Optical networking

Diagnostic Equipment
Experience utilizing:
  • Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
  • Network analyzers
  • Cable testers
  • Network protocol analyzers/sniffers
  • EIA/TIA cabling standards

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
  • Military Health System (MHS) experience
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense healthcare environments
  • Zero Trust Architecture implementation experience
  • Enterprise automation using Ansible
  • Enterprise network modernization experience
  • ITIL Foundation certification
  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed enterprise networks

Communication & Leadership
This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The Senior Network Engineer will routinely interact with senior Government officials, military leadership, healthcare professionals, technical engineers, vendors, and program management personnel.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:
  • Communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Lead engineering discussions and technical working groups.
  • Produce clear, concise technical documentation.
  • Develop engineering standards and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate multiple stakeholders across geographically dispersed organizations.
  • Provide technical leadership during high-priority operational events.

Security Requirements
  • Active SECRET Security Clearance required or the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance prior to reporting.
  • Must meet all Department of Defense personnel security requirements.
  • Must comply with DoD cybersecurity workforce requirements (DoD 8570/8140).

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