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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the stability and security of network systems through effective planning, deployment, and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and provide end-user support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $152K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges across diverse client environments. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve escalations, manage migrations, and enhance system re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical planning and system integration, ensuring effective solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing cost and schedule constraints across all system lifecycle pha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to support all phases of the program lifecycle, ensuring systems integration and technical documentation for advanced engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional groups...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing ground systems engineering for aerospace missions. Support design, integration, and testing of critical infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication betwee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate on innovative solutions, leveraging your expertise in power flow analysis and modeling to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts in transient analysis and model validation, driving innovative solutions for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Engage in cutting-edge renewable energy projects, conducting electrical network studies and analyses. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions that drive the energy transition a...

Granby, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving the energy transition by conducting advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions and make a re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts in modeling and analysis, driving innovative solutions for a sustainable ener...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team to conduct advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts in transient analysis and model validation, driving innovative solutions fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform the energy landscape by conducting advanced electrical network studies for renewable projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive the transition to sustainab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Join a dynamic team to conduct advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate on innovative solutions, leveraging your expertise in power flow analysis and modeling to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Unlock your potential by conducting advanced electrical network studies for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to analyze and model network behavior, ensuring innovative soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovation in renewable energy by conducting advanced electrical network studies. Collaborate with experts to deliver solutions for interconnection projects, ensuring a sustainable energy transi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in renewable energy projects by conducting advanced electrical network studies. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive the energy transition and enhance sy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Empower the energy transition by conducting advanced electrical network studies for renewable projects. Collaborate with experts to analyze and model system behavior, ensuring innovative solutions for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $173K *

Empower the organization by providing expert network engineering support, integrating cloud solutions, and ensuring seamless technology operations across teams to enhance infrastructure design and mai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Accelerate the deployment and management of secure Cisco Wireless networks, ensuring optimal performance and security in a DoD environment. Lead design, troubleshooting, and integration efforts while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $113K *

Transform engineering support by optimizing data processing and tracking schedules. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility into project deliverables and streamline procurement processes, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $128K *

Join a team that's applying systems engineering expertise to spacecraft design, focusing on ConOps, requirements management, integration, and validation activities to meet mission objectives in a coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Join a dynamic team focused on renewable energy projects, conducting advanced electrical network studies. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative solutions and drive the energy transition forwa...

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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.