A network engineer designs, implements, and maintains the network infrastructure that connects your systems and people - ensuring fast, reliable, and secure connectivity.
A great Network Engineer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Design and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure
02Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN systems
03Monitor network performance and proactively address latency or availability issues
04Implement network security policies and access controls
05Troubleshoot complex network issues and coordinate with ISPs
How this hire moves your business forward: Network reliability is invisible until it breaks - and when it breaks, everything stops. A network engineer ensures your connectivity is always up to the demands of a growing team.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Network Engineers.
LatAm network engineers hold CCNA, CCNP, and similar certifications at high rates. Countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil have strong networking education programs and experienced network professionals.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Network Engineer Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Network architecture design
Router and switch configuration (Cisco / Juniper)
Firewall and VPN management
Network monitoring
Network security
Common Tools
Cisco IOS / Juniper JunOS
Palo Alto / Fortinet / pfSense
Wireshark
SolarWinds / PRTG
AWS / Azure networking
Soft Skills & Traits
Methodical troubleshooter
Security-conscious
Documentation-disciplined
Proactive about performance monitoring
Calm under outage pressure
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$65,000
$25,200
$39,800 / yr
Mid level
$88,000
$34,800
$53,200 / yr
Senior
$115,000
$46,800
$68,200 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Holds a current CCNA or CCNP certification
Can walk through the network architecture they have managed
Network documentation is complete and current
Proactive about performance monitoring and security patching
Red Flags
Certification without hands-on production network experience
Cannot troubleshoot a complex network outage independently
No experience with enterprise-grade firewall configuration
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Network Engineer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
3-4 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm network engineer delivers the same technical depth as a US hire at significantly lower cost. Cisco and network certifications are widely pursued and held in the LatAm engineering community.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Network engineers focus specifically on connectivity and network infrastructure. Systems administrators focus on servers and OS. In smaller environments, one person often covers both.
They should understand network security fundamentals. Deep cybersecurity work typically requires a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst.
Ready to Hire a Network Engineer Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.