How to hire a manager network engineering

How to hire a manager network engineering, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager network engineering hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager network engineering job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager network engineering
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manager network engineering hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect manager network engineering also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers network engineering.

   Type of Manager Network Engineering	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Network Engineering	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$40-75
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32
   Systems Administrator	Systems administrators are employees who oversee information technology infrastructures in the office. They are skilled information technology professionals who are knowledgeable about the company's network systems and other technology-related infrastructures... Show more	$28-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Network Engineering
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Project Management
   • Switches
   • Firewall
   • Routers
   • BGP
   • Lan Wan
   • Network Operations
   • OSPF
   • Network Security
   • VPN
   • Network Design
   • Juniper

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   Responsibilities:

   • Monitor, manage and troubleshot network security.
   • Manage and align short- and long-term operational strategy and initiatives in carrier transport and IP applications.
   • Manage and coordinate multiple global infrastructure projects involving implementation of QoS and VoIP enable Cisco data network.
   • Manage the first and second releases of a highly customize SharePoint portal application focuse on engaging partners and automating business processes.
   • Ensure secure user access to network services via wireless connections through virtual private networks (VPN).
   • Configure, install, and maintain networking equipment to include routers, switches, firewalls, and IPS's.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager network engineering job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager network engineering can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers network engineering' average salary in florida is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers network engineering 46% less than senior-level managers network engineering.
   • Certifications. A manager network engineering with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager network engineering's salary.

   Average manager network engineering salary

   $114,935yearly

   $55.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager network engineering salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average manager network engineering salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$162,820	$78
   2	Washington	$152,296	$73
   3	Nevada	$139,955	$67
   4	New Jersey	$128,745	$62
   5	Ohio	$120,525	$58
   6	Connecticut	$120,280	$58
   7	Minnesota	$117,961	$57
   8	District of Columbia	$114,228	$55
   9	Massachusetts	$114,030	$55
   10	Virginia	$112,161	$54
   11	Indiana	$108,440	$52
   12	Michigan	$104,634	$50
   13	North Carolina	$104,067	$50
   14	Texas	$103,051	$50
   15	Colorado	$103,015	$50
   16	Wisconsin	$101,941	$49
   17	New York	$101,841	$49
   18	Arkansas	$99,881	$48
   19	Nebraska	$98,443	$47
   20	Illinois	$96,528	$46

   Average manager network engineering salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$182,623	$87.80	795
   2	Google	$176,827	$85.01	142
   3	eBay	$166,288	$79.95	6
   4	Twitter	$165,437	$79.54	1
   5	NVIDIA	$159,457	$76.66	21
   6	Zoox	$157,876	$75.90	6
   7	Netflix	$156,239	$75.11	6
   8	Capgemini	$153,199	$73.65	22
   9	Twilio	$150,651	$72.43
   10	Yahoo	$148,615	$71.45
   11	Microsoft	$148,529	$71.41	60
   12	LinkedIn	$146,918	$70.63	5
   13	Adobe	$146,192	$70.28	28
   14	Amazon	$143,704	$69.09	325
   15	Walmart	$143,251	$68.87	51
   16	Crown Castle International	$141,024	$67.80	2
   17	Brown-Forman	$135,816	$65.30	3
   18	NBCUniversal	$134,580	$64.70	15
   19	Akamai Technologies	$128,804	$61.92	6
   20	CounterPath	$126,534	$60.83

4. Writing a manager network engineering job description

   A manager network engineering job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manager network engineering job description:

   Manager network engineering job description example

   Zoox's Road Network team is responsible for developing the tools and infrastructure necessary to build, curate, and manage our high definition road network.
   
   To achieve these goals, ZRN has built several web applications that enable us to visualize, inspect, and validate the semantic road data. Web front-end engineers work on both high-level services like internal visualization tools, and the underlying technologies that accurately render the semantic data which is used in numerous applications across the company. We're just getting started, and we have many more tools we can't wait to build as we develop our web team.
   
   We are looking for candidates with frontend web experience (full stack experience is a big bonus!) who are excited to shape the future of our web tools. We use Three.js and Vue.js in most of our applications.
   
   ResponsibilitiesLead a team of 5-10 software engineers working on a variety of interrelated projects Gather, define, and execute on requirements from our downstream customers like Perception, Prediction, Planner, and Vehicle OperationsWork internally within the ZRN web team and cross functionally with downstream clients to design new systems and feature requests
   
   QualificationsExperience building web-scale applications and content pipelines Experience building and monitoring system health dashboards and diagnostics frameworks Experience driving projects from conception to delivery using a requirements-first approach Ability to work with users to understand key issues and to solve the right problems7+ years of industry experience designing and developing complex web applications Experience with Javascript/Typescript and PythonBachelor's degree in computer science (or related field) or equivalent practical experience
   
   Bonus QualificationsProficiency in UX design Experience using a reactive UI framework such as React, Angular, or VueExperience with OpenGL, WebGL, or Three.js Experience building and deploying containerized applications Experience with geometry, routing, or graph theory Experience with mapping or GIS systems
   Vaccine Mandate
   
   Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.
   
   Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
   
   About Zoox
   
   Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
   
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   A Final Note:
   You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right manager network engineering for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with managers network engineering they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit managers network engineering who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager network engineering job on Zippia to find and recruit manager network engineering candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting managers network engineering requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview manager network engineering candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager network engineering

   Once you've selected the best manager network engineering candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager network engineering. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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