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Network Engineer I Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

SA Technologies Inc.

Network Engineer I

Caledonia, OH · On-site

Network Engineer Location : Caledonia, OH Duration : 6 Month Contract This position is responsible for all inside plant planning and engineering functions within the seven designated local area ...

USM

Network Engineer

Columbus, OH

LOCALS ONLY Hi Friends, Hope you are doing great, I have an urgent requirement from one of my ... Network Engineer Location - Columbus, Oh Duration - 1 year + Top Three Skills: Cisco, WAN, VPN ...

Trak Group

Senior Network Engineer

Hamilton, OH · Remote

$96K - $132K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Setting/Hours: 100% Remote | Full-time Join trak group in partnering with a ... Technical Leadership Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier I and Tier II technical teams.

Clarke Power Services

Network Engineer II

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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  • PTO

Headquartered in Cincinnati, with over 70 locations across the country, we are looking for a Network Engineer II to join our I.T. team! The Network Engineer II has responsibility for the installation ...

Clarke Power Services Inc.

Network Engineer II

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Cincinnati, with over 70 locations across the country, we are looking for a Network Engineer II to join our I.T. team! The Network Engineer II has responsibility for the installation ...

Clarke Power Services Inc

Network Engineer II

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in Cincinnati, with over 70 locations across the country, we are looking for a Network Engineer II to join our I.T. team! The Network Engineer II has responsibility for the installation ...

Delaware Nation Industries

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Provides network, communications, systems engineering and integration services necessary to ... Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT-I) Certification: Certified Automation Professional ...

Quantum Health

Senior Network Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Network Engineer is expected to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, create standards, and provide escalation support during major incidents and changes. Location:

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Telecom Network Engineer

Columbus, OH

$80K - $95K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs hands-on engineering tasks for AV/VTC network components, SBC/CUBE platforms ... Must possess an IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission ...

LOGC2

Telecom Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs hands-on engineering tasks for AV/VTC network components, SBC/CUBE platforms ... Must possess an IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission ...

Connected Logistics

Telecom Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs hands-on engineering tasks for AV/VTC network components, SBC/CUBE platforms ... Must possess an IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission ...

CareSource

Network Engineer III

Dayton, OH · On-site

The Network Engineer III is responsible for evaluating, supporting, implementing and monitoring ... Level I/II engineers * Evaluate new technologies and vendor features (Cisco, Arista, Aruba) and ...

Duke Energy

Grid Operations Engineer I

Harrison, OH · On-site

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees ... network fundamentals, grid devices, and their representation within SCADA and ADMS systems.

Path Forward IT

Support Engineer I

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Support Engineer I Location: Remote in CST or EST Role Overview The Support Engineer I provides ... Networking: Basic troubleshooting skills, DHCP, DNS, and tools such as ping, nslookup, and ...

Qualdoc

Electrical Design Engineer I

Marietta, OH · On-site

$80K/yr

Electrical Design Engineer I Location: Marietta, OH Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Starting ... Network analyzers * Signal generators * Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and power ...

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How much do network engineer i jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineer i in Ohio is $103,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,600.00 and $126,900.00 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.

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

AspectNetwork Engineer INetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesign, implement, troubleshoot network solutionsMaintain, monitor, and support existing networks
Job FocusBuilding and optimizing network infrastructureManaging daily network operations
Common UsageUsed in roles focused on network deployment and configurationUsed in roles emphasizing network maintenance and support

While both roles require similar certifications and work in network environments, Network Engineer I primarily focuses on designing and implementing network solutions, whereas Network Administrator handles ongoing network management and troubleshooting. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Network Engineer I job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,664 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Network Engineer I (3rd shift)

Bluebird Network

Independence, OH • On-site

Full-time

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ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.
Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a Network Engineer to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position in our Kansas City Office. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Network Engineer I will plan and implement network changes while assuring proper integrity and reliability Bluebird's optical DWDM transport and routed Internet Protocol platforms. In addition to implementing changes into the Network Elements, the position requires the ability to troubleshoot and correct any anomalies that arise from the newly implemented network modifications. The position provides Tiered support to Bluebird's front line Network Operations Center team. This position will be part of our on-call rotation with other Network Engineering Core and Provisioning team members.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • 5 to 7 years in Telecommunications/IP-MPLS-Ethernet environment or equivalent Technical Training.
  • Experience in analysis and design of transport networks, LAN and WAN data networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services.
  • Experience with equipment configuration programming.
  • College/Technical School degree or equivalent work experience
  • Self-motivated and the ability to make independent decisions based on policies, practices & project requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of PC and software applications.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong technical aptitude for new protocols and technologies with the ability to provide technical support and direction.
  • Customer focused with a desire to exceed expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Nokia NRS-II / Juniper JNCIS / Cisco CCNP certification of equivalent experience, preferred.
  • Working knowledge of DWDM telecommunications transmission systems, preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microwave RF Transmission Technology, preferred.
  • Knowledge of other conventional telecommunications equipment functions, applications, and configurations, preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Internet Protocols version's IPv4 & IPv6 and familiar with DDoS detection methods, preferred.

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