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Attindas - US

Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Meraki CMNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent) preferred * 2-5 years of experience in network engineering Attindas is an equal opportunity ...

Procom Consultants Group

Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

Network Security Engineer Job Details Design and implement network security solutions for all phases of network security using Managed Security Services which include, but are not conclusive of ...

First Citizens Bank

Network Engineer III

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$143K - $189K/yr

Responsible for network components, asset inventory, and capacity planning, including developing ... Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or ...

First Citizens Bank

Network Engineer III

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$143K - $189K/yr

Responsible for network components, asset inventory, and capacity planning, including developing ... Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or ...

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 ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Network Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Opportunity The Senior Network Engineer supports the Senior Network Architect in designing ...

First Citizens Bank

Network Engineer III

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

... Engineering, or other related field plus four (4) years of experience in the job offered or four ... Requires knowledge of wide-area network (WAN), virtual private network (VPN), and converged ...

Infojini Inc

Cisco Network Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Cisco Network Engineer Location:Raleigh, NC Duration: 12+ months contract position Client: NCDOT (462864) Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Required: * Hands-on senior ...

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How much do network engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineering in Raleigh, NC is $105,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $129,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges network engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise networks?

Network engineers in large-scale enterprise environments often encounter challenges such as maintaining network security across multiple sites, ensuring minimal downtime during upgrades or outages, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues. Balancing the need for high performance with scalability and cost efficiency can also be demanding. Collaboration with cybersecurity, systems administration, and support teams is essential to address these challenges effectively and to keep the network resilient and efficient.

What is the difference between Network Engineering vs Network Administration?

AspectNetwork EngineeringNetwork Administration
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco Certified Network ProfessionalCCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, planning, and implementing network solutionsManaging, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing networks
ResponsibilitiesBuilding new networks, optimizing performance, and scaling infrastructureMonitoring network health, configuring devices, and resolving issues

Network engineering focuses on designing and developing network systems, while network administration involves managing and maintaining those networks. Both roles require similar certifications and often work closely within the same industry, but their core functions differ in scope and focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Network Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Network Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking protocols, network design, troubleshooting, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA Network+ are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help network engineers excel in diagnosing issues and collaborating across teams. These skills are critical to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient network operations within an organization.

What is network engineering?

Network engineering is a field of information technology focused on designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining computer networks. Network engineers ensure that data can move efficiently and securely between devices and locations, whether within a single office or across the globe. They work with hardware like routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as software to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues. Network engineers play a critical role in keeping organizations connected and their communications secure.
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Infographic showing various Network Engineering job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,989 per year, or $51 per hour.
Sr Manager, Global Network Operations

Sr Manager, Global Network Operations

Align Technology, Inc.

Morrisville, NC • On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

This position is ideal for senior-level network engineering leaders to join the Global Infrastructure and Network team as a Senior Manager, Global Network Operations, delivery, and continuous improvement of global network services across enterprise, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

Partnering with cross-functional teams including Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure, you will ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network operations while driving the transformation from traditional network support to a modern, automated, and platform-driven organization. This role is critical in enabling business continuity, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust security strategy at global scale.

Lead 24x7 global network operations across multiple regions, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity services.

Own and drive operational KPIs (uptime, latency, packet loss, incident response, MTTR) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead implementation and operations of Zero Trust network architecture, including identity-based segmentation, NAC, and firewall policy management.

Operate hybrid cloud networking across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure and AWS), routing, private endpoints, and DNS.

Ensure resilient connectivity leveraging SD-WAN, VPN, and private interconnects.

Drive adoption of network automation and API-driven operations; evolve capabilities toward Network as a Service (NaaS) and integrate provisioning into CI/CD pipelines.

Establish observability frameworks (metrics, logs, traces) and lead ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes.

Drive proactive operations through analytics and AIOps capabilities; lead root cause analysis and implement systemic improvements.

Manage network capacity planning, performance optimization, and resilience testing, including failover validation.

Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to support business initiatives such as cloud migration and digital transformation.

Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews and strategic initiatives.

Lead and develop a global team of network engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, automation, and continuous improvement.

Manage hiring, performance, mentoring, and succession planning for the team.


          Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
          Experience: 
          10+ years of experience in network engineering and operations
          5+ years of leadership experience managing global teams
          Technical Skills: 
          Deep expertise in enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, Wi-Fi)
          Strong experience with SD-WAN architectures
          Network security expertise (firewalls, NAC, segmentation, Zero Trust)
          Cloud networking experience (Azure and/or AWS)
          Experience with network automation (APIs, Ansible, Python, or similar)
          Experience operating in 24x7 global environments
        Leadership & Communication
       Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
       Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
       Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive transformation
       Teamwork: 
       Ability to lead globally distributed teams
       Strong collaboration across technical and business functions

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate's pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. 
 
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. 
 
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.  
 
Family Benefits.  Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings),  dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.  Align also offers to employees:
  • Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
  • Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
  • Family Forming Benefits - Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align's health plans
  • Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy - Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits.  Align offers its employees:
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
  • Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.  Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
  • 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years - 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
  • Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days.  Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
  • Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
  • 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
  • If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave.  All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child.  Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
  • Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty.  Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.  
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. 

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