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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$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing fiber construction projects, managing coordination among contractors, engineering teams, and municipalities to ensure successful project delivery within budget, schedule...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by enhancing corporate network infrastructure. As a key player, you'll design, implement, and maintain enterprise networking solutions while collaborating with teams to troublesho...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $118K *

Oversee the end-to-end management of fiber connectivity projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while coordinating with customers, vendors, and jurisdictions for su...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $154K *

Elevate team performance by coordinating and commissioning projects, ensuring effective security design and implementation while managing multiple priorities and fostering a culture of continuous impr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team as you support and enhance network reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with senior engineers to design and maintain complex enterprise networks, ensuring optimal fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of network engineering by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to meet mission-cri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate IT modernization by ensuring network reliability and security compliance across ANG installations. Lead the design, validation, and optimization of network architecture while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing classified networks! As a key player, you'll integrate complex systems, collaborate with engineers, and ensure standards are met while providing top-t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $118K *

Manage and execute installation projects for communications systems, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while collaborating with stakeholders across FAA regions. Embrace travel opportunities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive the successful delivery of medium-scale projects by managing planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Ensure alignment with objectives, timelines, and budgets while mitigating risks t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of mission-critical network environments. Collaborate with a skilled team to support the configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco and Arist...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $205K *

Empower a multidisciplinary engineering team to enhance production efficiency, resolve technical issues, and drive strategic initiatives across development and manufacturing environments, ensuring sea...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team in developing embedded hardware systems for aerospace applications. Drive product development from concept to production, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Champion the development and management of a skilled Electrical Engineering team, driving product innovation and ensuring compliance through effective leadership, mentoring, and process improvement in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative network solutions. Engage in network design, implementation, and maintenance while addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges across divers...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance network solutions for critical operations. Leverage your expertise in LAN/WAN protocols and network hardware to support our mission in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design and administration to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring compliance and techn...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the deployment and support of global Edge and Backbone networks, tackling complex challenges while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance network infrastructure and drive best practices in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Champion complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of innovative networking solutions tha...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective operations and project management, key metrics utilization, and stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $217K *

Transform the future of manufacturing by leading Integration Engineering for new technologies. Drive product readiness, connect business demand with tech strategies, and ensure seamless transitions fr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain robust enterprise network solutions, ensuring optimal performance across datacenters, corporate offices, and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable networks across multiple sites. Lead integration efforts for newly acquired companies while collaborating with IT and security teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to ensure high-performance, secure networks across multiple sites. You'll play a key role in integrating new systems and enhancing network capabilities, ensuring our infrastructure is...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $149K *

Join a team that's advancing network innovation in a large-scale enterprise environment. Lead architectural design and modernization efforts, ensuring security and performance while mentoring engineer...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.