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Independent Contractor Remote Senior Network Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Delan Associates, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior L3 Network Engineer (Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, Cloud & OT) Provide L3 support for enterprise, data center, cloud, and manufacturing network environments. Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ...

TRC Talent Solutions

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

TRCs client is an established telecommunications provider looking for a fully remote Network Engineer to join their team on a full-time, direct hire basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design and deploy ...

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Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Chapel Hill, NC · Remote

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Wake Forest, NC · Remote

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Cary, NC · Remote

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Apex, NC · Remote

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Durham, NC · Remote

$15 - $20/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$15 - $20.25/hr

Customer Service Agent -- Independent Contractor (Remote) Location: Remote (US-Based) Liveops is seeking independent contractors to provide virtual customer service support for a variety of client ...

City of Durham, NC

Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$87K - $135K/yr

... Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-06082 Department: Technology Solutions Opening ... Those assigned to network engineering require five years of experience in advanced engineering and ...

Concentric LLC

Senior Commercial Counsel - Remote

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$123K - $167K/yr

With a national network of service professionals, Concentric provides engineering, installation and ... This position will streamline and enhance the contracting processes, embrace AI tools and practical ...

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How much do independent contractor remote senior network engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor remote senior network engineer in Raleigh, NC is $120,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,100.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Remote Senior Network Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectIndependent Contractor Remote Senior Network EngineerNetwork Administrator
CredentialsCertifications like CCNP, CCIE, Cisco, CompTIA Network+Certifications like CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, freelanceOn-site or remote, full-time
Employer UsageHired by multiple clients, consulting firmsEmployed by a single organization
Search IntentContract, freelance, remote network engineering jobsFull-time network management roles

The main difference is that an Independent Contractor Remote Senior Network Engineer works on a freelance basis, often for multiple clients, with a focus on project-based tasks. In contrast, a Network Administrator is typically employed full-time by a single organization, managing and maintaining network infrastructure regularly. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in work environment and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Remote Senior Network Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,330 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Senior Network Engineer

Delan Associates, Inc

Durham, NC • On-site, Remote

$100K - $137K/yr

Contractor

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Must have ansible and terraform experience.

Senior L3 Network Engineer (Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, Cloud & OT)

Provide L3 support for enterprise, data center, cloud, and manufacturing network environments.

Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.

Manage advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and route redistribution.

Configure and support Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, and QoS.

Administer Palo Alto Strata Next-Generation Firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect, NAT, and security policies.

Implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, and IT/OT security controls.

Design, deploy, and support SD-WAN solutions including Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.

Support Projects for Compute Area (VMWare VSAN Project in US Domestic Region)

Manage WAN connectivity across MPLS, Internet, DIA, VPN, and hybrid network environments.

Design and support cloud networking across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.

Implement and maintain ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, Cloud VPN, Transit Gateway, and Virtual WAN solutions.

Support Operational Technology (OT) networks, including manufacturing, SCADA, PLC, and industrial systems.

Perform root cause analysis, problem management, and major incident resolution for network outages.

Develop network automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Monitor network performance, security, and availability using enterprise monitoring and security tools.

Create technical documentation, lead network modernization initiatives, and collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on strategic projects.

Required Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR)

Palo Alto Strata, Panorama, GlobalProtect

SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Prisma SD-WAN)

Azure, AWS, GCP Networking

BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS

Network Security & Zero Trust

OT/Industrial Networking (SCADA, PLC, MES)

Terraform, Ansible, Network Automation

Wireshark, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Splunk

CCNP / PCNSE Preferred

Experience: 10+ years enterprise network engineering with strong Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, and Manufacturing/OT network expertise

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

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