Senior Network Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$158,950–$215,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 16, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $187k
$119k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $138,895–$196,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $111,350–$159,850 across 37 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Millennium Space Systems joins the dynamic IT team to provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers while ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of network operations. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud networking solutions. The engineer will manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control while deploying hardware such as routers, switches, and load balancers to ensure business continuity. Key technical requirements include experience with multi-vendor switching and routing from Cisco, Juniper, or Dell; Palo Alto next-generation firewalls and Panorama; and VPN technologies like IPsec and Azure ExpressRoute. Candidates should possess skills in Python, Ansible, SolarWinds, and Wireshark. The role addresses critical infrastructure needs within the national security space sector, specifically supporting satellite missions involving missile warning and Earth observation.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 109 postings across 27 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, plan, and implement scalable network architectures including LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud solutions.
  • Manage network security through firewall configuration, intrusion detection systems, and access control.
  • Lead the deployment of hardware and software such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
  • Ensure network resilience by implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers within the IT team.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks to ensure secure and reliable network operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet export control requirements.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Experience with multi-vendor switching and routing including Juniper, Cisco, and Dell.
  • Experience with Palo Alto next generation firewall systems and Panorama Active.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining VPN technologies such as IPsec, SSL VPN, and Azure ExpressRoute.
  • IAT Level 2 certification (DoD 8140) and CCNA or higher.
  • Experience with network automation/scripting (preferred); proficiency in monitoring tools (preferred); JNCIA or PCNSA certifications (preferred).

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