Free ATS Resume Checker for Network Engineers
Recruiters hiring network engineers usually shortlist on certifications and hands-on routing, switching and firewall work - BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto or Fortinet. Upload your resume to see how it reads, which networking skills it shows, and what to improve before you apply.
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Skills recruiters look for in Network Engineer resumes
These are the skills RoleMapr looks for when it reads a Network Engineer resume. Include the ones you have actually used - and show where you used them, not just in a skills list.
- TCP/IP
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Security
- Python
- Firewalls
- CCNA
- CCNP
- CCIE
- Routing and Switching
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- MPLS
- VLAN
- SD-WAN
- Cisco
- Juniper
- Palo Alto Networks
- Fortinet
- F5 BIG-IP
- IPsec
- Subnetting
- IPAM
- SNMP
- NetFlow
- Network Automation
- NX-OS
- Wi-Fi 6
What to highlight at your experience level
Fresher / 0-2 years
Lead with CCNA-level knowledge - subnetting, VLANs, static and dynamic routing - and any hands-on work in labs (Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG) or a NOC or L1 support role. Name the devices you have configured.
2-5 years
Show the size and type of network you supported - sites, devices, data centre or branch - and the projects you delivered, such as firewall migrations, SD-WAN rollouts or network refreshes. Mention SLAs and the escalations you handled.
5+ years
Show design and ownership - network architecture, high availability, security policy, vendor selection, automation with Python or Ansible, and the L2 and L3 engineers you led.
Common Network Engineer resume mistakes
- Listing protocols without the vendor or device. "Configured BGP" reads better as BGP on Cisco ASR routers for a multi-site WAN.
- Hiding certification details. Give the full name and whether it is complete or in progress.
- Describing only ticket handling. Show at least a few projects where you planned or changed the network, not just restored it.
- Using a two-column template where certifications and skills sit in a sidebar that ATS software may skip. Keep them in the main flow.
- Leaving out scale - number of sites, users or devices helps recruiters judge your level quickly.
Weak vs strong resume bullet points
The strong versions say what you did, with which tool, and what changed because of it.
Weak: Handled network issues.
Strong: Resolved L2 escalations for a 40-branch banking network on Cisco routers and switches, tracing recurring outages to an OSPF misconfiguration and fixing it across all sites.
Weak: Worked on firewall migration.
Strong: Migrated rules from legacy Cisco ASA firewalls to Palo Alto, cleaning up unused and duplicate rules along the way, with no unplanned downtime during the cutover.
Weak: Did network automation.
Strong: Wrote Python scripts with Netmiko to back up configs and check interface status on 300 devices every night, replacing a manual weekly check.
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Create a free accountFrequently asked questions
Is CCNA enough to get a network engineer job?
CCNA is a common entry requirement for network roles in India and helps you clear the first filter. Recruiters also look for hands-on practice, so add lab work or support experience that shows you can configure and troubleshoot real devices. For mid-level roles, CCNP or a firewall certification from Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet helps.
Should a network engineer resume mention automation skills?
Yes, if you have them. Python, Ansible and network APIs are appearing in more network job descriptions. Even small scripts for config backup or health checks are worth a bullet if you describe what they did.
Is this resume checker free?
Yes. You can upload your resume and see the results without creating an account. If you sign up later with the same email, the full report and your job matches are saved to your profile.
What does the checker look at?
It reads your resume the way an ATS and a recruiter would: the role it fits, your experience level, the skills it finds, and how clearly your work and results come across. You get strengths and areas to improve.
What happens to my resume after I upload it?
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