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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$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and engineer high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions and project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $269K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic technical leadership and guidance across critical Systems Engineering domains, ensuring effective collaboration and execution of portfolio-level processes to dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $126K *

Take ownership of managing construction projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery while collaborating with vendors and adhering to guidelines. Drive process improvements and maintain comprehensive...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $208K *

Oversee the design and delivery of batch and real-time data platforms, leading high-performance teams to ensure operational excellence and the scalability of mission-critical data services throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $220K *

Elevate electrical system design and integration for advanced semiconductor equipment. Lead cross-functional teams in developing reliable, high-performance systems while mentoring engineers and drivin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative chemical refining processes, leading cutting-edge technology implementation, and optimizing mineral supply chains through advanced engineering practices and cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative chemical refining processes, leading the control systems for equipment scope from design to commissioning while managing cross-functional teams and enabling automat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Jedson Engineering is seeking an Electrical Department Manager to lead our electrical engineering team.This role is responsible for technical leadership, project delivery, and team management, ensurin...

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by Jay Howle  •     Staffing

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations by supervising a diverse team of 30 engineers, ensuring effective performance management, resource allocation, and workforce planning to support the moderniza...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $146K *

Drive innovation by managing robust network systems that support emergency services, ensuring high availability and security for mission-critical infrastructures across diverse environments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$235K - $290K *

Drive security excellence across SaaS platforms and cloud environments, leading the design and implementation of robust security architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed securit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Shape the future of transmission line management by leading maintenance, capital projects, and emergency responses. Foster a safe work culture while guiding teams to ensure efficient operations across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $251K *

Drive the future of electrical engineering by leading a dynamic team in the design and development of advanced systems for defense programs, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet critical performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading a team of engineers to develop custom firmware and system software for next-gen silicon platforms, driving innovation and optimizing performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $180K *

Shape the future of global networking by leading deployment and operations of private data networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable network solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $180K *

Lead the charge in deploying and maintaining global private data networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations and enhance network reliability, supporting millions o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $134K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive new product development and enhance cust...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$320K - $405K *

Shape your career as you oversee network deployment and maintenance across multiple data centers. Lead initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring the delivery of robust network solutions while d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Transform data center network operations with us by leading deployment and maintenance efforts across multiple sites. Drive initiative from planning to execution while ensuring robust network performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize global IT infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems. Ensure high availability and performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced routing models for global distribution networks, ensuring optimal, scalable, and resilient logistics solutions in dynamic environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Systems Engineering, leading a talented group to enhance processes and deliver innovative solutions across projects. Inspire and mentor engineers while en...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of AI-driven routing systems for global logistics, optimizing supply movement across complex networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, resilient soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Engineer robust global networks by designing, testing, and deploying large-scale solutions. Lead dynamic projects, enhance automation, and ensure seamless integration of advanced technologies in a col...

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  •   Less than 5 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.