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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$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative cloud networking solutions by designing secure, resilient architectures that integrate private and public cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and adherence to Zero T...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and coordinate comprehensive ITS infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with technical standards and client requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes throu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee a team managing mechanical and electrical operations across facilities. Drive maintenance, support budgeting, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while fostering staff development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $270K *

Drive collaboration platform strategy and engineering to enhance productivity. Lead a team in optimizing tools like Google Workspace and Slack, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that empower teams a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Lead the strategy and engineering of collaboration platforms, enhancing productivity through tools like Google Workspace and Slack. Drive automation, governance, and AI integration to optimize workflo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Lead collaboration platform strategy and engineering to enhance productivity. Drive adoption of tools like Google Workspace and Slack, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that empower teams to communi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Shape the future of collaboration by leading platform strategy and engineering. Drive adoption of tools like Google Workspace and Slack, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance productivity a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $190K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading diverse teams in the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program. Drive technical performance while foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $126K *

Drive operational excellence by conducting assessments and analyses to optimize transmission and distribution systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies, manage assets, and ensure ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing complex network engineering projects, ensuring optimal performance and security across diverse environments while collaborating with teams to implement innovative solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join us to maintain mission-critical enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% availability while leveraging advanced Cisco technologies. Collaborate in a secure environment supporting federal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Manage and lead project teams to successfully execute municipal engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and high-quality standards for client satisfaction and project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in driving high-quality municipal engineering projects, overseeing project teams, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards and deadlines ar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate enterprise network resilience by assessing architecture, security, and redundancy. This principal role demands deep Cisco expertise and leadership to identify gaps, document findings, and deve...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance mission-critical communications by leading project execution and engineering direction. Drive customer engagement and proposal strategy while ensuring operational readiness across a complex po...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing scalable network solutions, ensuring robust security measures and optimal performance while resolving complex network issues and maintaining comprehensiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Help us design and optimize high-performance network architectures critical for mission operations. Bring your expertise in enterprise networking, routing, and cloud technologies to enhance system per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures. This hands-on role emphasizes troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise systems, collaborating closely with te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $148K *

Elevate network reliability by automating repair processes and collaborating with engineering teams to innovate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $289K *

Join a dynamic team to manage end-to-end engineering programs, driving cloud storage solutions across major platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives and lead cross-fun...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $180K *

Build innovative electrical engineering solutions in a dynamic startup environment. Lead a talented team, drive complex projects, and collaborate across disciplines to shape cutting-edge technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in AI server repair, driving process improvements and technical excellence while managing a multidisciplinary group of engineers to enhance operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team, driving project execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation to achieve operational excellence and safety in electrica...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.