Specialized Network Engineering Recruitment

We place the engineers
who keep the internet
running.

NodePath Talent Group is the only recruiting firm focused exclusively on network engineers — from CCNA to CCIE, NOC to architect.

$85K–$220K
NE Salary Range We Place
CCNA→CCIE
All Cert Levels
100%
Network Engineering Focus
How It Works
Your next role in three steps
We do the heavy lifting. You focus on the tech.
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Submit Your Resume
Share your background, certs, and what you're looking for. Takes 2 minutes. We review every submission personally.
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We Match You
We match your skills and goals to open roles at companies actively hiring network engineers — no spray and pray.
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Land the Role
We prep you for interviews, negotiate your offer, and stay in your corner through day one and beyond.
Why NodePath
Recruiters who speak
your language
Most recruiters don't know BGP from a bus route. We're different.
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Network Engineering Only
We don't place developers, project managers, or helpdesk staff. Every client we work with is hiring network engineers — so your resume lands in front of the right people, every time.
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Cert-Aware Matching
We understand the difference between CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Security, and which roles actually require CCIE. No more being submitted for jobs you're overqualified or underqualified for.
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Salary Transparency
We publish real compensation data so you know exactly what your skills are worth before you ever interview. No games, no lowballing.
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Free for Candidates
Our service is 100% free for engineers. We're paid by the companies we place you at — so our incentive is getting you the best offer possible.
⬡ NodePath · Free Resource
Network Engineer
Salary Guide 2026
No Certification $60K – $110K
CCNA $89K – $143K
CCNP $120K – $178K
CCIE $140K – $220K+
By Industry Finance tops $185K
Geographic Premium SF Bay +35%
Skills Boost Automation +$25K
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Stop wasting time on engineers who don't get networking.

Generic recruiters send you Python developers and hope for the best. We only work with network engineers — so every candidate we send you knows the difference between a routing protocol and a marketing deck.

  • Pre-screened for relevant certs (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
  • Validated hands-on experience with your stack
  • Salary-aligned before they ever hit your inbox
  • Passive candidates you won't find on job boards
  • 60-day replacement guarantee on all placements

Our Fee Structure

Permanent Placement 18–22%
of first-year base salary industry standard
Contract / Hourly Markup 25–35%
Replacement Guarantee 60 days
Time to First Candidate 3–5 business days
Upfront Retainer $0

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