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Network Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$155K - $210K/yr

The demand for skilled Network Engineers continues to grow as organizations expand their digital footprints, adopt cloud services, and require robust network infrastructure to support increasing ...

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How much do network engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineers 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.

What is the difference between Network Engineers vs Network Administrators?

AspectNetwork EngineersNetwork Administrators
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesign, plan, and implement network solutionsMaintain, monitor, and troubleshoot existing networks
ResponsibilitiesBuilding new networks, upgrading infrastructureManaging daily network operations, user support
Industry UsageIT, telecommunications, large enterprisesSmall to medium businesses, corporate IT teams

Network Engineers focus on designing and implementing network systems, while Network Administrators manage and maintain existing networks. Both roles require similar certifications and often work together to ensure network performance and security.

Are network engineers still in demand?

Network engineers are currently in demand due to ongoing growth in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity needs, and cloud computing. They are often required to have skills in network design, troubleshooting, and certifications like Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ to stay competitive in the job market.

What exactly do network engineers do?

Network engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. They troubleshoot network issues, configure hardware and software, and ensure network security using tools like firewalls and VPNs, often holding certifications like Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+.

What job does a network engineer do?

A network engineer designs, implements, manages, and maintains computer networks such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. They troubleshoot network issues, optimize performance, and ensure security using tools like routers, switches, and firewalls, often holding certifications like CCNA or CompTIA Network+.

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Infographic showing various Network Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,040 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

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Hines, IL • Hybrid

General Dynamics Information Technology
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$96K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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REQ#: RQ226937Public Trust: MBI (T2) Requisition Type: Pipeline Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for Americas health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day.

Job Description

Join GDITs 24/7 Network Engineering team to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As a Network Engineer, you will be part of a team modernizing SDWAN and enterprise networking across a large, distributed VA environment. These roles support VA OIT in delivering secure, resilient, and scalable network services that power the VA mission nationwide.

In this role, you will contribute directly to modernization efforts that enhance the VAs ability to deliver care and benefits to millions of Veterans. This includes supporting nextgeneration initiatives such as building highperformance network fabrics for AI and dataintensive workloads using northsouth and eastwest segmentation; deploying EVPN/VXLAN overlays to increase scale, segmentation, and agility across data centers and campus networks; advancing IPv6first designs to ensure longterm readiness; and integrating LEO satellite connectivity to bolster continuity of operations, provide emergency failover, and extend reliable services to remote clinics.

You will play a handson role in WAN modernization, carrier coordination, circuit activation, standards enforcement, and operational upgrades that keep the VAs nationwide infrastructure resilient and efficient around the clock.

This role will require you to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Track circuit orders with major EIS CCS carriers, gathering hardware and configuration requirements for circuit demarks.
Maintain network architecture standards and enterprise application admission control in coordination with field, data center, and cloud engineering teams.
Support IPS hardware operations and troubleshooting.
Perform inside wiring modifications, Test and TurnUp activities, and router architecture/IOS configuration changes for new or upgraded circuits.
Assist in validating new configuration changes before deployment.
Analyze application behavior in test environments to assess IP stack efficiency across WAN conditions.
Support CNE engineering initiatives and assist in maintaining VA enterprise WAN standards and engineering principles.
Provide tactical and strategic input on network capacity planning, engineering, management, and related projects.
Provide maintenance support for Cisco VoIP and Cisco video conferencing systems.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelors degree or 4+ years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of experience in network engineering, telecom operations, or modernization efforts.
Strong background in LAN/WAN, SDWAN, routing, VoIP/SIP, firewalls, VPNs, or cloud networking.
Familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.
Understanding of federal cybersecurity principles (NIST, Zero Trust, TIC, STIGs).
Ability to support escalations in a 247 environment as needed.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

DESIRED (NOT REQUIRED)

CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Enterprise SDWAN certification
Network+

Security & Location
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Hybrid role based in Martinsburg, WV, Chicago Il (Hines VA), or Washington DC.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification
Travel Required

Less than 10%

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

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