Network Engineer V
Insight Global · Seattle, WA
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Jul 13, 2026
Seattle, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior network engineering role focused on deploying and automating a large-scale enterprise network. Day-to-day work involves designing scalable solutions, troubleshooting complex network issues, and driving automation efforts. The role suits an experienced engineer with deep knowledge of IP routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, Cisco router platforms, and a broad range of networking technologies including DWDM, SONET, VPNs, and IPv4/IPv6.
Senior level · 7+ years · National · Contract
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $101,310 (middle half $79,725–$129,425).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
No work location is specified in the posting. Insight Global is a staffing firm, so the actual client and location are undisclosed; CBSA left blank.
Employment type is inferred as Contract given Insight Global is a staffing/contract placement firm, but the posting does not explicitly state the engagement type.
The role title is 'Network Engineer' with no seniority modifier, but the 7+ years requirement and depth of protocol/platform expertise support a Senior classification.
SOC code is Medium confidence: the role involves both operating/troubleshooting large-scale networks (15-1244) and designing/architecting them (15-1241 Computer Network Architects). The emphasis on deployment, automation, and troubleshooting at scale tips toward 15-1244, with 15-1241 as a close runner-up.
BGP, OSPF, and Cisco router platforms (37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx) are explicitly called out as required under the Skills and Requirements section with 'in-depth knowledge' language. All other protocols and technologies (DWDM, SONET, VLANs, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPsec, NetFlow, DNS, HTTP, IPv4/IPv6, TCP) appear in a secondary list prefaced by 'significant past experience with, and expertise in many of the following' — 'many of' signals these are not all individually hard-gated.
IPv4 and IPv6 are listed together as a single item in the posting; emitted as separate skills given they are distinct protocol versions, both marked preferred per the 'many of the following' framing.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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