Network Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Network Engineering Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to design, operate, and improve critical network infrastructure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your leadership experience and technical expertise.

What Does a Network Engineering Manager Do?

Network Engineering Managers lead teams responsible for the availability, performance, and security of an organization’s network. They may oversee network architecture, routing and switching, wireless connectivity, data centers, cloud networking, and wide area networks. Common responsibilities include setting technical standards, managing projects and vendors, planning capacity, troubleshooting complex issues, and coordinating with security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a background in network engineering alongside experience managing people, budgets, and technical projects. Relevant expertise may include enterprise networking, network security, cloud platforms, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE, and cloud networking credentials, may be useful depending on the role. Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills help managers align network strategy with business needs.

Network Engineering Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by location, industry, organization size, and the scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include competitive base pay, bonuses, and benefits. On Ladders, you can focus your search on vetted Network Engineering Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and compare opportunities across industries and employers.

Find Network Engineering Manager Jobs

Search current openings to discover opportunities that fit your experience, preferred work arrangement, and career goals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that align with your background.

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$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in mentoring a high-performing software development team, driving technical vision and process improvements while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering collaborati...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic customer relationships in data security. Drive enterprise-wide programs, influence executive stakeholders, and ensure value realization through effective gover...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple deployment projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to define goals, mitigate risks, and leverage Fortra products for o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $210K *

Elevate our market presence by driving new business and expansion through strategic territory management, partner collaboration, and impactful training initiatives to create a robust sales pipeline an...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $192K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $180K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading complex data center initiatives, driving technical standards, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational excellence and innovat...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $260K *

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Carlsbad, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $153K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

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United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $109K *

Empower the future of Quality Management Systems by leading digital transformation and validation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and efficiency in Quality proce...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join us to drive financial strategy for GPU capacity and infrastructure. You'll analyze utilization, forecast cash needs, and optimize revenue impact, playing a key role in scaling our operations in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $211K *

Advance security engineering by defining strategies, solving complex challenges, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance security across enterprise environments while ment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Network Engineering Manager leads network engineering teams and oversees the design, operation, security, and performance of network infrastructure. Responsibilities can include architecture, project delivery, capacity planning, vendor management, and incident response.

  • What qualifications are common for Network Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for substantial network engineering experience, leadership ability, and familiarity with enterprise infrastructure, security, cloud networking, and automation. Requirements vary, and some employers value certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE.

  • How much do Network Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and the size and complexity of the network environment. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Network Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Network Engineering Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its compensation range, qualifications, and work arrangement.

  • What career paths can lead to Network Engineering Manager roles?question toggle

    Professionals often advance from network engineer, senior network engineer, or network architect roles after developing technical depth and experience leading projects or teams. Career paths differ by employer and may include infrastructure or IT operations leadership.