Entry Level Network Engineering Manager Jobs
New grad network engineering manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of lab work or internship projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Retail, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Amazon, Apple, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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Provide network engineering and operational support in a global manufacturing and enterprise environment. This role will ensure compliance to established system architecture, regulations and security policies, follow standards and best practices, and author and maintain support documentation.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with Senior and Staff Network Engineers on design and initiatives
- Maintain current network solution within manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments
- Address requirements gathering, analyze, and propose solutions to networking needs
- Provision, implement, test/validate, and maintain networking services per solution design
- Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
- Document network knowledgebase and operational "Run-Book"
- Participate in on-call rotation and perform basic troubleshooting
- Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays
- 2% travel required as necessary
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, QoS, VLAN, ACL, NAC
- Experience with multi-vendor firewall technologies including Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks (IPSEC VPN, URL filtering, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with multi-vendor switching technologies including Juniper, Arista, or Cisco
- Experience with AAA protocols, Network Access Control, or RADIUS
- Experience with Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, Splunk, Wireshark, and network taps
- Experience developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and collect metrics
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Provide network engineering and operational support in a global manufacturing and enterprise environment. This role will ensure compliance to established system architecture, regulations and security policies, follow standards and best practices, and author and maintain support documentation.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with Senior and Staff Network Engineers on design and initiatives
- Maintain current network solution within manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments
- Address requirements gathering, analyze, and propose solutions to networking needs
- Provision, implement, test/validate, and maintain networking services per solution design
- Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
- Document network knowledgebase and operational "Run-Book"
- Participate in on-call rotation and perform basic troubleshooting
- Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays
- 2% travel required as necessary
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, QoS, VLAN, ACL, NAC
- Experience with multi-vendor firewall technologies including Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks (IPSEC VPN, URL filtering, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with multi-vendor switching technologies including Juniper, Arista, or Cisco
- Experience with AAA protocols, Network Access Control, or RADIUS
- Experience with Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, Splunk, Wireshark, and network taps
- Experience developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and collect metrics
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Entry Level Network Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network engineering manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on exposure to networking fundamentals, such as routing, switching, and firewall configuration, along with certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. Internships, lab environments built at home, and capstone projects all signal readiness. Candidates who can show they have led a small team project or coordinated a network rollout, even in an academic setting, gain a clear edge over those with coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level network engineering managers?
Companies hiring entry level network engineering managers right now include Amazon, Apple, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A mix of enterprise technology firms, managed service providers, and large regulated industries such as healthcare and finance tend to post at this level most consistently.
Are there remote entry level network engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage because hands-on infrastructure access is often required. About 25% of entry level network engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search is the fastest way to find what fits your situation.
Are these new grad network engineering manager jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior network engineering manager roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in lieu of full-time history, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio or certification in place of a long work record. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'will train' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level network engineering managers?
Entry Level network engineering manager roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they maintain large, complex networks that require structured team oversight even at the junior level.