Skill report · Security
Networking: demand in job postings
Networking is named in 11% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (3,288 postings), most often for Site Reliability Engineer at 45%, Cloud Engineer at 44% and Platform Engineer at 37%. When a posting names it, 77% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 3,28811% of all postings
- Required when named
- 77%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 60%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 30 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Networking.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Site Reliability Engineer | |
| Cloud Engineer | |
| Platform Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| Solutions Engineer | |
| Solutions Architect | |
| Security Engineer | |
| Embedded Software Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Networking that also name each.
- Python51%
- AWS47%
- CI/CD40%
- Kubernetes39%
- Linux38%
- Observability37%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Aerospace & Defense13%
- Cybersecurity9%
- Banking & Financial Services8%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS7%
Quick answers
Is Networking in demand?
Networking is named in 11% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 3,288 postings, and required in 77% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Networking?
Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer and DevOps Engineer postings name it most often: 45% of Site Reliability Engineer postings, 44% of Cloud Engineer postings, 37% of Platform Engineer postings.
What skills go with Networking?
Postings that name Networking most often also name Python, AWS, CI/CD and Kubernetes.
How long does it take to learn Networking?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.