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Hire a Network Engineer

Hire offshore Network Engineers for design, operations, and security of your network and infrastructure, with deep certifications and U.S. experience.

Zero risk. You only pay if you hire.

What they do

What a Network Engineer can do for your business

A clear scope so you know exactly what to delegate from day one.

01

Design

  • ·Design LAN, WAN, and cloud network architectures
  • ·Plan VPNs, SD-WAN, and inter-region connectivity
  • ·Capacity-plan bandwidth and routing
02

Operations

  • ·Configure routers, switches, and firewalls
  • ·Monitor performance and respond to incidents
  • ·Patch, upgrade, and harden network gear
03

Security

  • ·Implement segmentation, ACLs, and IAM controls
  • ·Support audits and compliance reviews
  • ·Investigate and remediate security events
Job description

The Network Engineer role, in detail

The day-to-day responsibilities and the qualifications we screen for, so your shortlist arrives ready to interview.

You can use this directly as a job description, or share it with us as a starting point.

Tasks

  1. 01Design and document network architectures
  2. 02Configure routers, switches, and firewalls
  3. 03Monitor network performance and uptime
  4. 04Respond to incidents and tickets within SLA
  5. 05Patch, upgrade, and harden network gear
  6. 06Implement segmentation and security controls
  7. 07Support audits and compliance reviews
  8. 08Document configurations and runbooks
  9. 09Coordinate with cloud and security teams

Qualifications

  • Industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, AWS/Azure networking)
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and firewalls
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • SD-WAN, VPN, and zero-trust experience a plus
  • Excellent English communication
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
  • Ability to support U.S. business hours and on-call as needed
  • CS, IT, or related degree
Where to hire

Top countries for hiring a Network Engineer

Fast, supported, and flexible. We help you hire top global talent without the usual complexity, matched to the region that fits your role and time zone best.

3 vetted talent pools· Global coverage
PH

Recommended pick

Philippines

Filipino Network Engineers bring strong Cisco, Juniper, and cloud certifications with deep BPO experience supporting U.S. enterprise networks.

The Philippines has a deep pool of certified network engineers (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) with significant U.S. enterprise BPO experience supporting global networks.

  • Vetted in-region recruiters
  • 30-day fit guarantee
LA

Latin America

LatAm Network Engineers overlap with U.S. hours and bring strong English, cloud-networking, and SD-WAN experience.

ZA

South Africa

South African Network Engineers offer strong technical training and consultative English, ideal for hybrid cloud and security-focused network roles.

Cost calculator

How much can you save hiring a Network Engineer?

TalentArm helps companies hire skilled offshore talent for up to 75% less, reducing payroll cost while improving accuracy, consistency, and operational quality, so your leadership can focus on growth.

Cost efficiency. Operational clarity. Focus where it counts.

*Salary figures are estimates based on industry data and may vary. This tool is for informational purposes only and not a binding salary guide.

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Average savings

Save up to

$80K

vs. an equivalent U.S. hire (annual)

Cost reduction by level

  • Junior63%
  • Mid-level64%
  • Senior64%
Recommended

We recommend Philippines for this role

The Philippines has a deep pool of certified network engineers (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) with significant U.S. enterprise BPO experience supporting global networks.

Junior

US
$75K
LatAm
$30K
South Africa
$28K

Mid-level

US
$110K
LatAm
$44K
South Africa
$40K

Senior

US
$155K
LatAm
$62K
South Africa
$56K
Our process

How TalentArm helps you hire top global talent

A predictable, supported hiring motion, designed to feel as simple as adding a seat to your team.

Avg. time to hire
21 days
Guarantee period
30 days
  1. 01

    Book a call & start hiring

    Tell us what roles you're hiring for on a quick intro call. We'll align on countries, salary ranges, and skill needs, then start your search. You only pay if you hire.

  2. 02

    Meet talent & get matched fast

    Our recruiters source and vet candidates from our global talent pools. You provide input and we zero in on the right fit, whether that's the Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa.

  3. 03

    Interview candidates & make the hire

    We send shortlisted candidates for you to interview and collect feedback after each round. We'll help with offer letters, onboarding, and compliance so you can hire confidently.

  4. 04

    Ongoing support to help you scale

    As your team grows, we help you scale efficiently while typically saving 60-80% on payroll vs U.S. hires. Need a new role or region? We'll source and deliver more top candidates.

  5. 05

    Hire globally, strategically

    We've placed talent across 18+ countries, from developers in Eastern Europe to accountants in South Africa, support teams in the Philippines, and sales reps in Latin America.

FAQs

Hiring a Network Engineer, answered

The questions we hear most when teams start sourcing this role. Still stuck? Use the form below or book a quick call.

What certifications do candidates hold?
Common certs include Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, plus AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, and Palo Alto certifications.
Can they support 24/7 operations?
Yes. We can pair multiple engineers across regions to provide follow-the-sun coverage for incidents and on-call rotations.
How does payment work?
There's zero risk to start. You only pay TalentArm a placement fee once you hire. The candidate is paid directly by you once they start.
What if my hire isn't a fit?
If the hire is not a fit within the first 30 days, TalentArm will coach, correct, replace, or run a replacement search at no additional cost — depending on whether you use Direct Hire or Hire on Demand.
Start hiring

Ready to hire your next Network Engineer?

Share a few details and we'll scope the search, align on salary, and start sourcing vetted candidates — you only pay when you hire.

  • 18+

    Countries in our talent network

  • Top 1%

    Vetting bar for every placement

  • 30 days

    Fit guarantee

  • 60–80%

    Typical payroll savings vs. U.S. hires