Explore Network Engineer Jobs

Network engineers design, build, secure, and maintain the systems that keep organizations connected. From enterprise networks and data centers to cloud infrastructure and telecommunications, these professionals help ensure reliable, high-performing access to business-critical applications and services. Explore vetted Network Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Network Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and seniority, but often include planning network architecture, configuring routers and switches, monitoring performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and improving availability. Network engineers may also support wireless networks, firewalls, VPNs, cloud platforms, and disaster recovery plans. Collaboration with security, systems, and application teams is common.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with routing and switching, network protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and network monitoring tools. Familiarity with cloud networking, automation, scripting, and infrastructure as code can be valuable as organizations modernize their environments. Relevant certifications may include Cisco CCNP or CCIE, Juniper certifications, and cloud credentials, though requirements vary by role.

Career Paths in Network Engineering

Network engineers can specialize in areas such as cloud networking, network security, wireless infrastructure, data center operations, or telecommunications. With experience, professionals may advance to senior network engineer, network architect, infrastructure engineering leader, or network operations management roles.

Find Network Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Discover Network Engineer opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Use Ladders to explore vetted openings, compare role requirements, and identify positions aligned with your experience and career goals. Job availability and compensation depend on the employer, location, and qualifications.

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$132K - $157K *

Champion network excellence by managing mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with cybersecurity standards while optimizing performance and reliability for miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $101K *

Engage with a dynamic team to maintain and enhance lab operations, ensuring seamless support for engineering projects. Collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot and optimize equipment, fostering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $180K *

Drive high-level engineering and management of complex DHA LAN/WLAN/WAN networks, ensuring security and reliability for MTFs and other facilities, while leading troubleshooting and coordination in a m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize and transform wireless networks, enhancing user experience through advanced troubleshooting, performance analysis, and innovative solutions in LTE and 5G technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization and performance of LTE and 5G networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and user experience. Drive technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance network quality through in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures. This role involves optimizing performance, ensuring security, and supporting growth while collaborating with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Optimize network performance by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, availability, and scalability while troubleshooting complex i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and support future growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures. Ensure optimal performance and security while supporting growth and troubleshooting complex issues in a dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Design and implement robust network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and support future growth while maintaining com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $150K *

Optimize network performance and security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and support fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform RF engineering excellence by leading complex 4G LTE and 5G NR projects. Drive optimization strategies, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure network performance and l...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining core infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Manage the core infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to optimize services, resolve incidents, and enhance operational efficiency whil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Optimize our core infrastructure platforms by ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance operations, manage incidents, and implement improve...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining core infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $128K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while supporting complex routing and switching initiatives for secure, scalable network...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Discover your potential as you enhance cybersecurity measures, ensuring a resilient network for critical systems. Lead the implementation of cutting-edge strategies and collaborate with teams to safeg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Explore innovative cybersecurity solutions, ensuring a secure network environment. Lead efforts in risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with DoD standards while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to configure and deploy network systems for high-fidelity training simulators, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness for the Unmanned Aerial System community. Han...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Develop and manage networked systems for high-fidelity training simulators, ensuring seamless integration, security, and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $128K *

Unlock potential by supporting telecom asset management to enhance infrastructure reliability and modernization. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to maintain accurate asset records an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative database solutions on GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and analytics, driving technical exce...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $140K *

Elevate your career by optimizing RF networks and automating workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance wireless performance and deliver engineering projects that drive customer suc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Engineer do?question toggle

    A Network Engineer designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots computer networks. The work may involve routers, switches, wireless systems, firewalls, VPNs, cloud networks, and tools for monitoring network performance and security.

  • What skills are important for Network Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include routing and switching, TCP/IP and other network protocols, network security, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring. Cloud networking, automation, scripting, and experience with vendor platforms can also be useful.

  • Do Network Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Certifications are not required for every position, but some employers value credentials such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE, Juniper certifications, and cloud-provider certifications. Requirements depend on the role and employer.

  • How can Network Engineers advance their careers?question toggle

    Professionals may develop expertise in cloud networking, security, wireless systems, or data centers, then pursue senior engineering or network architect roles. Others move into infrastructure leadership or network operations management.

  • Are Network Engineer jobs on Ladders vetted and high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Specific openings, compensation, and qualifications vary by employer, location, and experience.