Network Engineer - E2
Grand Prairie, TXFull-time$71–131K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Network Engineer designs and plans network communications systems, develops network architecture specifications and schematics, and provides hardware and software selection details. The role tests network designs, maintains expertise in network and computer hardware and software interconnection, and evaluates new communications technologies. Candidates need hands-on network experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain an approved IAT Level II or III certification within six months of starting.
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Full job description
Standard Job Description
Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Basic Qualifications
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4+ years of hands-on experience in network administration, support, or engineering roles
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An active Secret with background investigation within 6 years
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Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of start date a valid IAT Level II or III DoD Approved 8140 (DoD 8570) certification such as Security• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
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Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
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Knowledge of DoD RMF or other protection level caveats for device hardening
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Experience developing effective stakeholder and partner relationships
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Ability to work through technical, project, operational, and resource challenges.
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Proven business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects with the ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and affordability
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Demonstrated collaboration, including interpersonal and teaming skills
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Experience configuring and troubleshootin L2/L3 devices
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understanding and minimal working with firewall technologies
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Eperienced with diagraming tools like Visio or Draw.io
Desired Skills
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At least five years experience working in enterprise type environments
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Relevant vendor certifications (CCNA, Network+, JNCIP, or equivalents)
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Prefer Security+, CISSP, or other IAT Level II/III security certification
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Experience hardening network infrastructure by applying STIGs
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Experience building and/or working with virtual networks within Type-1 Hypervisors
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Scripting ability to support automation (i.e. Ansible, Python, BASH, Perl, Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, etc.)
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Technical documentation creation and management; including documenting existing environments
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Deep understanding of routing/switching networking concepts
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Familiarity with network automation platforms (Git, CI/CD pipelines for infra, Jinja2/Terraform basics)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
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Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
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For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,093 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$71–131K/yr
- Texas median$117–187K/yr136 salary ranges
- US median$116–191K/yr3,192 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $101K, is 35% below the Texas median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 245 open Network Engineer jobs in Texas and 4,093 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,546 postings).
- Education
- 1,226 of the 4,093 open Network Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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