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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative paid media strategies and leveraging AI to optimize performance across multiple platforms. You'll lead campaign execution, budget management, and testing to enhan...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Advance corporate security initiatives by leading physical security projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety across multi-unit locations, while supervising a dedicated security tea...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $120K *

Drive BIM and VDC initiatives for critical infrastructure projects, leading model management and coordination efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate, constructible models throughout the co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration and compliance with technical standards while guiding teams and managing procurement specification...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $251K *

Optimize cost modeling and benchmarking for complex assemblies, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across various defense products. Lead should cost assessments and develop models to enhanc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Drive a high-performing engineering team to enhance a scalable cloud platform. Lead full stack development initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver quality solutio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

Lead transformative substation projects by guiding engineering teams, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships. Utilize your expertise to develop innovative designs and deliver exceptional...

Mansfield, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and maintaining advanced technical surveillance tools. Collaborate with investigators to support critical operations, ensuring effective evidence collection while managing...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Drive sales success by leading a team while managing your own territory. Utilize GIS and AI tools to enhance customer engagement and forecast accuracy, ensuring growth and satisfaction across diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing PMO team, driving project success through strategic financial oversight, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Explore the future of security by leading vulnerability research efforts, enhancing software defenses, and streamlining remediation processes to protect critical networks from emerging threats...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $255K *

Transform healthcare by leading a high-performing AI/ML engineering team to develop scalable, reliable solutions for autonomous medical coding, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in processing millions...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute national sales strategies to drive growth in industrial networking and cybersecurity. Build relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions to clients in crit...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of engineering by delivering innovative solutions and managing complex projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical engagement by leading strategic initiatives to enhance clinician pipelines, improve hiring processes, and foster partnerships across multiple regions, driving or...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the security landscape by enhancing controls across cloud, endpoints, and networks. Drive improvements in incident response, threat detection, and automation while collaborating with cross-funct...

Dodgeville, WIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $221K *

Partner with us to deliver integrated IT solutions that align with customer goals. Leverage your technical expertise to navigate complex requirements and enhance customer satisfaction through innovati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects through expert scheduling leadership. Your strategic planning and risk management skills will optimize resource use and ensure timely delivery in a c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.