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City of Durham, NC

Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$87K - $135K/yr

The City of Durham Technology Solutions Network Infrastructure And Operations Center Team needs to add an experienced and self-motivated Network Engineer. This key member will be responsible for life ...

TEKsystems

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$31/hr

Contract-to-Hire Overview Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to support a large enterprise network environment, focusing on LAN and Wi-Fi monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support.

The Maven Group, LLC

Senior Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Network Engineer - Government Cloud Platforms Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site) We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and security of next-generation ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Senior Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Network Engineer - Government Cloud Platforms Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site) We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and security of next-generation ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Senior Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Network Engineer - Government Cloud Platforms Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site) We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and security of next-generation ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Senior Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Network Engineer - Government Cloud Platforms Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site) We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and security of next-generation ...

Collabera

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Knowledge as a Network Infrastructure (NI) specialist in core IP routing and switching and advanced ... Programming Security Collaboration (voice, video) Qualifications CCIE Additional Information To ...

TEKsystems

Network Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Overview We're looking for a senior Network Security Engineer to support large-scale enterprise networks and security infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on firewall administration, network ...

Idexcel Inc.

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Network Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC / Onsite Duration: 12+ Months • Troubleshoot and resolve network availability and outages specifically WAN related • Work Service Now trouble tickets and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Delan Associates, Inc

Senior Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

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 ...

GRAIL

Network Engineer - #4532

Durham, NC · On-site

For more information, please visit grail.com GRAIL is seeking a Network Engineer to join our ... Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving operational improvements through automation and ...

GRAIL

Network Engineer - #4532

Durham, NC · On-site

For more information, please visit grail.com GRAIL is seeking a Network Engineer to join our ... Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving operational improvements through automation and ...

GRAIL

Network Engineer - #4532

Durham, NC · On-site

For more information, please visit grail.com GRAIL is seeking a Network Engineer to join our ... Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving operational improvements through automation and ...

Bell and Howell LLC

Network Engineer II

Durham, NC · On-site

Summary We are seeking a well-rounded Network Engineer II to join our IT Infrastructure team. This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, supporting, securing, and troubleshooting ...

Bell and Howell

Network Engineer II

Durham, NC · On-site

Summary We are seeking a well-rounded Network Engineer II to join our IT Infrastructure team. This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, supporting, securing, and troubleshooting ...

Cinter Career

Sr. OT Network Engineer

Princeton, NC · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

▶︎ Job Details ・Job Title: Sr. OT Network Engineer ・Client: Japanese IT company ・Working Location: Princeton, Indiana OR Liberty, North Carolina ・Working style： Onsite ・Employment ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior network engineer in Raleigh, NC is $63,318.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,100.00 and $74,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a junior network engineer do?

As a junior network engineer, your job is to manage connectivity and infrastructure in a company's network. This includes ensuring the company has internet access at all times, testing each new connection when you add hardware, and generally helping to maintain the network. This is a junior position, so you work under the direct supervision of a senior network engineer. Many people use this position to gain additional leadership and engineering skills, with the goal being a promotion to a senior engineering position. Despite not having leadership responsibilities, you may be asked to supervise a project from inception to completion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior network engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Network Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with networking hardware, Cisco or CompTIA Network+ certifications, and experience using network monitoring tools are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in this role. These competencies are critical for maintaining reliable network operations and supporting the technical needs of organizations.

What are some common challenges a junior network engineer may face in their first year, and how can they overcome them?

As a Junior Network Engineer, one common challenge is adapting to the fast-paced environment where quick troubleshooting and learning new technologies are essential. You may also encounter difficulties in understanding complex network architectures or managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to proactively seek mentorship from senior engineers, participate in hands-on training, and utilize documentation and online resources. Regular communication with your team and asking questions will accelerate your learning and build your confidence.
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Network Engineer

City of Durham, NC

Durham, NC • On-site, Remote

$87K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Carry out routine checks and apply updates and patches to all networking equipment.

  • Respond to, fix, or escalate issues related to network outages to minimize user downtime.

  • Design, install, and configure LAN/MAN/WAN, cloud, and wireless network solutions.

Job description

Salary: $87,367.00 - $135,428.00 Annually
Location : 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-06082
Department: Technology Solutions
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $87,367 - $122,000 Annually
Work Day/Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
The City of Durham's nationally recognized, award-winning builds and aligns the City's information technology infrastructure so that departments can deliver a superior level of public service. Our team is recognized nationally by the Public Technology Institute, ICMA Center for Performance Measurement and Digital Cities Survey. If you can offer the skills to innovate and the passion to serve, bring your talent to Durham.
The City of Durham Technology Solutions Network Infrastructure And Operations Center Team needs to add an experienced and self-motivated Network Engineer. This key member will be responsible for life cycle management of the network environment which includes designing, building, and supporting network systems that are both secure and scalable. This position involves resolving organizational network problems and learning how to optimize them at different levels, having developed expertise in network problem-solving, performance optimization, and security protocols will be beneficial.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Carry out routine checks and apply necessary updates and patches to all networking equipment.
  • To minimize user downtime, respond to, fix, or escalate issues related to network outages.
  • Work with the Managed Services Network Operations Center to review/update tickets/work on ticket resolution, communicate with stakeholders.
  • Update all network-related documentation, including configurations, modifications, troubleshooting and standard operating procedures.
  • Design and implement LAN/MAN/WAN as well as cloud and wireless network solutions.
  • Design, installation and configurations of switches, wireless access-points, SD-WAN/firewall devices, load balancers from Cisco and Fortinet.
  • Analyze network traffic using Wireshark alongside other performance monitoring tools like LiveNX/Netflow.
  • Implement network security policies on access control systems, such as SD-WAN devices, to ensure secure connections.
  • Work with other departments for smooth system integrations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a directly related field
  • Those assigned to network engineering require five years of experience in advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices, network management systems, network design, and documentation and implementation.

Additional Preferred Skills
  • Preferred Certifications are CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE-3/4, or CompTIA Network+ and ITIL foundation
  • Having sound knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, and subnetting
  • Hands on network troubleshooting experience for layers 1-3
  • Having minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience with Cisco switches, Fortinet equipment (FortiGate/FortiOS/FortiManager)
  • Experience with Wi-Fi systems from Meraki Wi-Fi and/or other vendors
  • Desirable CWNA/CWNP certification
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Professional and fluent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Network automation using Python/Ansible/Terraform is desirable

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
  • 12-13 paid holidays per year
  • 13 standard work days of vacation per year
  • 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
  • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
  • State and City retirement plans
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
  • City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
  • Paid funeral leave
  • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
  • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
  • 4 hours parental leave each year
  • Workman's Compensation Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
  • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

01
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
  • City of Durham Website
  • Walk in
  • Job fair
  • Employee referral
  • Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
  • Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
  • Craig's List
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • GlassDoor
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Employment Security Commission
  • Magazine/Newspaper
  • Other

02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
  • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

04
Is your degree/education in computer science, information systems, business administration or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Please list the area of academic focus your degree is in: (such as Major, Minor or concentration).
06
How many years of related experience do you have with Network Engineering?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 5 years related experience
  • 5 years but less than 9 years related experience
  • 9 years but less than 13 years related experience
  • 13 or more years related experience

07
Do you have a CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE-3/4, or CompTIA Network+ and ITIL foundation certification?
  • Yes
  • No

08
If you answered Yes to the previous question, which certifications do you have that are active and which are expired? Please list. If you do not have any certifications, please put N/A.
09
Do you have hands on network troubleshooting experience for layers 1-3?
  • Yes
  • No

10
How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint?
  • No experience
  • Beginner level
  • Intermediate level
  • Advanced level
  • Expert level

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