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.

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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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$145K - $175K *

Explore exciting opportunities to lead the evolution of network technology. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to design and develop innovative networking solutions, ensuring alignment and driving...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $195K *

Drive innovation by leading software engineering teams to deliver scalable digital solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance enterprise platforms, AI services, and cloud technologies, ensur...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while managing risks and fostering collaboration across engineering discipli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while fostering collaboration and innovation in an Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative architectural solutions while managing projects across aviation, transportation, and civic sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and quality in design and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining complex network infrastructures and cloud environments, ensuring seamless operations and high performance for global operations while collaborating with e...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the operations and maintenance of complex network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and availability across cloud and on-premises environments while collaborating with engineering te...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and automating a global network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance observability and streamline processes. Embrace a continuous learning culture while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering by guiding a talented team, managing complex projects, and driving innovations within Pennsylvania's dynamic transportation sector. Play a pivotal role in enhanc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $166K *

Innovate end-to-end optical transport solutions, overseeing design to delivery. Drive technical excellence in wavelength services, ensuring robust system integration and performance optimization acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain mission-critical networks, ensuring secure and efficient operations within a federal environment. Leverage your expertise in routing, switching, and cybersec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Lead the development of modernized network architectures, ensuring compliance with technical standards and SLAs. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and scalability while addressing complex...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $100K *

Pioneer innovative network solutions for military IT systems, ensuring quality and safety standards. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain enterprise networks while supporting miss...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic infrastructure engineering team, driving cloud solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation and best practices in a collaborative environ...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $194K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise application delivery and edge services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring secure access to critical application...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data center networking products from design to mass production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing readiness, optimize processes, and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $175K *

Lead the manufacturing readiness for complex data center networking products, ensuring seamless transitions from design to mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Empower a dynamic team to lead data platform evolution, enhancing analytics and AI capabilities. Drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and foster a culture of data quality while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $195K *

Lead and optimize engineering teams to exceed operational goals through strategic collaboration, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes and meeting...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Champion innovation as you lead a dynamic engineering team to develop a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform, shaping architecture and practices while driving collaboration and excellence acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $160K *

Help us drive the stability and scalability of next-gen IP networks by deploying and automating network infrastructure across global datacenters, ensuring efficient connectivity for AWS services and c...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $178K *

Transform classified network operations by maintaining and troubleshooting infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to support hardware and software tools, ensuring seamless operations across multiple p...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage intermediate to complex construction projects, ensuring financial success and delivery excellence. Cultivate client relationships, oversee project teams, and implement safety and risk...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering team to enhance cloud operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement while driving team development and operation...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic engineering team, driving innovative solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate across multiple teams to optimize performance and deliver cutt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.