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Core Network Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

This role combines network engineering, project leadership, capacity planning, and Tier 3 ... Maintain strong expertise in MPLS and IP networking Protocols * Support backbone routing, network ...

Astrion

Senior Network Engineer

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Overview Senior Network Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 5 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $165,000 - $185,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB ...

Levelociti

Network Engineer (Boston)

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

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Network Engineer (Boston) Location: Boston, MA (Onsite) Compensation: $110k - $150k + Bonus + Full ... This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their enterprise networking ...

Rockland Trust

Network Engineer

Plymouth, MA · On-site

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The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of ... Knowledge of networking protocols such as IPSec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, and QoS. * Solid ...

Rockland Trust

Network Engineer

Plymouth, MA

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The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of ... Knowledge of networking protocols such as IPSec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, and QoS. * Solid ...

Rockland Trust

Network Engineer

Plymouth, MA · On-site

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The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of ... Knowledge of networking protocols such as IPSec, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, and QoS. * Solid ...

InterSystems

Network Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

The Network Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and operating network infrastructure ... networking technologies including Cisco routing, switching, and wireless platforms • Implement ...

Holistic Industries

Network Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Network Engineer Location: Remote We are Growers, We are Wholesalers, We are Producers, We Are ... Strong understanding of networking concepts including LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, SSL VPN, routing ...

Contact Government Services, LLC

Network Engineer

Boston, MA

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Network Engineer Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a team focused on the evaluation, enhancement ...

ConglomerateIT

Network Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Network Engineer Tax Term: W2 / 1099 Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Job ... Design and govern hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and on-premises ...

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How much do networking engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for networking engineer in Boston, MA is $118,782.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $145,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a networking engineer do?

A Networking Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting computer networks within an organization. Their work ensures reliable connectivity for data, voice, and video communications, both internally and externally. They may work with local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and cloud-based systems, ensuring security, performance, and scalability. Networking Engineers often collaborate with IT teams to maintain network hardware, configure routers and switches, and respond to network outages or security breaches.

What is the difference between Networking Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectNetworking EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigns, implements, and troubleshoots network infrastructureMaintains and manages existing network systems
ResponsibilitiesNetwork design, deployment, and optimizationNetwork monitoring, user support, and issue resolution
Industry UsageUsed across tech, finance, healthcare, and enterprise sectorsCommon in corporate and organizational IT teams

While both roles involve network systems, Networking Engineers focus on designing and building networks, whereas Network Administrators manage and maintain existing networks. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a networking engineer?

To thrive as a Networking Engineer, you need a strong understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with networking hardware, Cisco or Juniper devices, and relevant certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+ are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and resolve issues efficiently. These skills are critical for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing network environments that support organizational operations.

How does a networking engineer typically collaborate with other IT teams within an organization?

Networking Engineers frequently work alongside system administrators, security teams, and application support staff to ensure seamless connectivity and network performance. They are often involved in cross-functional projects, such as deploying new infrastructure or troubleshooting connectivity issues, where clear communication and a collaborative approach are essential. Regular meetings, documentation sharing, and coordinated response to incidents are common, making teamwork a critical aspect of the role.
Networking Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Networking Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,782 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Communications and Networking Engineer

The MITRE Corporation

Bedford, MA • On-site

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Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.
MITRE's Nuclear Weapon Systems and C2 Platforms Department is seeking a Principal Communications and Networking Engineer to provide expertise and support to the most critical challenges our sponsors and their missions face. We provide technical guidance through rigorous modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to enhance program decision making and risk management. Our main sponsors possess the policy, warfighting, organizational, and program responsibilities within the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise.
Roles & Responsibilities:
You will leverage an understanding of wireless communications, RF/analog hardware, antenna systems, RF propagation, or other similar technical disciplines to support a variety of projects depending on your development goals and sponsor needs. This position may also involve working as an individual contributor in a collaborative team environment to analyze advanced networking concepts and address networking challenges to support a variety of projects and sponsor needs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure delivery of safe, reliable, and effective weapon system communications and networking systems.
  • Define workplans that support our Air Force Nuclear Enterprise sponsors by understanding their needs and helping them solve their toughest problems.
  • Lead and contribute to technical products that enable data-driven decisions and result in impactful mission outcomes.
  • Be a thought leader across large acquisition projects; be able to identify the most critical challenges for our Sponsors and set the course to accomplish them.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics; or 8 years and Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Experience with tactical data links, data forwarding, network routing and transport protocols, topology management, XML technologies, and distributed computing.
  • Experience planning, executing, and presenting complex trade studies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills for interaction with sponsors, project leaders, team members, and other government agencies.
  • Significant experience in wireless technologies including RF/analog hardware, antenna design, digital signal processing (DSP), networking or other related technical disciplines
  • Must have the ability to coordinate and collaborate across engineering teams and with representatives from a wide range of government, not-for-profit, and commercial organizations.
  • Experience in systems engineering with expertise across the development lifecycle from concept development, through requirements definition, system development and integration, and into verification.
  • Success in leading engineering teams to deliver products and systems on time.
  • Wide-ranging knowledge in RF, networking, and systems engineering.
  • Knowledgeable in current and evolving DoD and commercial communications systems.
  • Significant experience in writing technical reports.
  • Possess an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to be cleared up to TS/SCI and SAP.
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • This position has a minimum requirement of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS or PhD in technical field with 15+ years of related experience.
  • Success in leading engineering teams in support of major defense acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of command-and-control systems, cyber security, cryptography, and/or human systems integration.
  • Experience with capabilities trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, systems integration, and understanding of the relationships between operational, technical, and system architecture
  • Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Secret
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
SAP, Top Secret/SCI
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$162,400 - $203,000 - $243,600 Annual
Work Location Type:
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Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. MITRE is a trusted operator of federally funded research and development centers and we're on a mission to make the world a safer place-for all of humanity, today and in the future. To deliver on our mission, we need the world's best talent and leaders-groundbreakers and partnership-builders on a global scale in areas like healthcare, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure resiliency, pandemic management, and cybersecurity. In return, we have the privilege of backing you with thousands of technical experts in diverse fields, a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, access to data and resources uniquely available to MITRE through our wide-ranging partnerships across government, industry and academia.

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Year founded

1958

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