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ECS

Senior Network Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$158K - $170K/yr

We are seeking cleared Senior Network Engineers to design, operate, secure, maintain, and ... Salary Range: $158,000 - $170,000 General Description of Benefits * Active Top-Secret clearance ...

IMCS Group

Network Engineer

Irving, TX

USA Recruiting Network Engineers (Mexico Only) - Minimum 5+ Years experience - Must be a ... Salary Increase of 5% every year - Free fully-furnished corporate housing until you get a project ...

iNovex Information Systems

Network Engineer 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

This opportunity supports a team of Application Engineers, Database Engineers, Information Systems ... salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and ...

iNovex Information Systems

Network Engineer 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

This opportunity supports a team of Application Engineers, Database Engineers, Information Systems ... salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Responsibilities We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based ... The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - $185,000.

Bridge Core (BCore)

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Responsibilities We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based ... The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - $185,000.

Bridge Core (BCore)

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$170K - $185K/yr

We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a ... The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - $185,000.

Bridge Core (BCore)

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$170K - $185K/yr

We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a ... The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - $185,000.

IMC

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

IMC is seeking experienced Network Engineers who are passionate about building and operating ... The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total ...

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How much do network engineers salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineers salary 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 Salary vs Network Administrators Salary?

AspectNetwork Engineers SalaryNetwork Administrators Salary
Required CredentialsBachelor's in IT, Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP)Bachelor's in IT or related field, certifications (CCNA)
Work EnvironmentDesign, implement, troubleshoot complex networksMaintain and support existing network infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageTelecom, large corporations, data centersSmall to medium businesses, educational institutions
Salary Range$70,000 - $120,000$50,000 - $80,000

Network Engineers typically earn higher salaries than Network Administrators due to their focus on designing and implementing complex network solutions. While both roles require similar certifications, Network Engineers often have more advanced skills and responsibilities, leading to higher compensation.

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Infographic showing various Network Engineers Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,040 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Network Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support a federal technology and engineering contractor that delivers cybersecurity, software development, cloud, intelligence, and mission support solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and civilian government agencies.. This role is 100% on-site in Washington D.C. and requires an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. This role is ideal for an experienced network engineer with deep expertise in Cisco security technologies, secure routing, and large-scale network infrastructure deployments. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions within complex government environments. Responsibilities of the Network Security Engineer: * Plans, coordinates, and implements the organization's information security. * Analyzes requirements and potential solutions for technical and economic feasibility. * Design optimized firewall and IPS rule structure and ensures standards are maintained. * Monitors and maintains health of all firewalls/IPS and recommends improvements. * Develops and maintains documentation of firewall/IPS procedures. * Develops and maintains complex schematics relating to network security. * Researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, tests, and implements new network security technologies. * Displays expert knowledge of current security tools and practices. * Under general guidance, provides support to network engineers. Qualifications for the Network Security Engineer: * 10+ years of professional IT experience (YOE flexibility with educational degree)
* Hands-on experience with at least 3-4 of the following technologies...
* Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) - upgrades, licensing, maintenance, and deployment
* Cisco Firepower - upgrades, maintenance, and deployment
* Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) migrations
* Cisco 802.1X deployment
* DMVPN design and deployment (CNSSP-15 compliant)
* Juniper ADVPN
* Strong understanding of enterprise routing protocols including:
* OSPF
* EIGRP
* BGP
* Experience supporting complex enterprise or federal network environments.
* Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. * Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in Washington D.C. Compensation for the Network Engineer: * Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 *depending on experience* * Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law This job opens for applications on 07/22. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-MS1 #LI-ONSITE Keywords: Network Security Engineer, Network Security, Cisco, Cisco ISE, Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Firepower, Firepower Threat Defense, FTD, Cisco ASA, ASA Migration, Firewall Engineering, Firewall Administration, IPS, Intrusion Prevention System, Cisco 802.1X, 802.1X, Network Access Control, NAC, DMVPN, Dynamic Multipoint VPN, CNSSP-15, Juniper, Juniper ADVPN, ADVPN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Routing Protocols, Enterprise Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Network Design, Network Architecture, Secure Network Design, Network Security Architecture, Firewall Rule Management, Firewall Policy, Firewall Upgrades, Firewall Deployment, Firewall Maintenance, Cisco Security, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal IT, Government Contractor, DoD, TS/SCI, Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligibility, WAN, LAN, VPN, Secure Routing, Technical Documentation, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Engineering

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