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 *

Empower a team of design engineers by enhancing performance, driving compliance, and fostering client relationships. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality engineering del...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise network engineering efforts, providing mentorship and technical expertise while ensuring secure, efficient network operations across multinational environments...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with design, construction, and operational standards. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure timel...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $236K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving excellence in Missile Propulsion programs. Shape project execution and foster collaboration across multiple sites, ensuring consistent achi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $236K *

Optimize project execution by leading a dynamic engineering team across multiple Missile Propulsion programs, ensuring technical direction and collaboration for consistent program success and talent d...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Shape the future of network operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance performance, streamline processes, and ensure top-tier support. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing critical netw...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $135K *

Shape the future of network operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing processes, and ensuring top-tier support. Drive improvements, manage budgets, and represent the NOC in strategic initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Engineer high-performance trading network solutions, ensuring low latency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on innovative tech, mentor junior staff, and support network operations. Drive efficie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize engineering execution and internal capabilities for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives. Lead a high-performing team while m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing global network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs while optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower our mission by engineering secure network architectures and managing classified information systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performance in a critical d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $184K *

Innovate as a Principal Network Engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex technical challenges while ensuring compliance with security standards and enhancing network performance. Yo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Explore innovative solutions in enterprise network engineering, managing complex infrastructures and ensuring secure multinational interoperability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative MPLS WAN solutions for global networks, ensuring mission-focused service delivery and operational excellence while collaborating with government customers to mo...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at an innovative tech firm by leading projects that enhance operational efficiency. Engage with customers, streamline communication, and drive project planning to ensure optimal ex...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $122K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative network solutions for manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational technology and ensure robust, se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize mission-critical payment systems by leading network operations, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Act as the go-to expert for complex infrastructure projects, troubleshooting, and enhancing security a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a key member of our engineering team, providing critical support for network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and security in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $108K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Network Engineer, providing essential support for LAN/WAN infrastructure. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring seamless network opera...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project management by leading technology initiatives, ensuring optimal performance, and achieving organizational goals through strategic planning and communication with stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of high-performance AI networking. This role empowers you to define technical strategy, elevate operational standards, and tackle complex engineering challenges f...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion high-performance front-end network solutions for AI infrastructure, driving reliability and scalability while mentoring engineering talent and leading cross-functional initiatives to optimize...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer advancements in high-performance Ethernet networks for AI infrastructure. Own reliability and scalability while leading complex technical initiatives across teams to enhance network performanc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate the evolution of high-performance Ethernet networks for AI infrastructure, providing technical leadership and ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal performance across complex syste...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $118K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll design and implement secure IP-based networks for mission-critical aircraft, ensuring robust communication systems and technical excellence in a collaborative envi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.