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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$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of innovative software solutions while leading a high-performing engineering team. Foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring alignment across disciplines to meet cri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Intelligence agencies. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance network stability and efficiency, tackling complex challenges in a dyna...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $162K *

Transform mission-critical network infrastructures by engineering secure, high-speed solutions. Leverage your expertise in enterprise networking and cybersecurity to enhance operational resilience wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Drive cloud transformation by leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver secure, efficient IT services across AWS and Azure, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for critical government mis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Manage and lead multi-discipline teams through project phases, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while driving program success in the energy sector. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading multi-discipline projects. You'll drive program management excellence, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $250K *

Pioneer innovative marketing message delivery by leading a multi-team engineering organization. Drive technical strategy, optimize auction systems, and enhance user experience while balancing business...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate project outcomes by overseeing construction initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver quality r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $185K *

Champion cybersecurity and accreditation efforts to support advanced defense missions. Provide technical guidance on governance, compliance, and secure integration, collaborating with Government and e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring efficiency and quality. Lead engineering projects, manage teams, and implement lean methodologies to enhance production capabiliti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $239K *

Join our team to lead technical planning and system integration efforts, ensuring effective solutions that meet customer requirements while managing a skilled workforce in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as the technical expert in new product development, leading cross-functional teams to explore market opportunities while mentoring junior engineers and guiding sustaining projects to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to design and deliver innovative precast concrete structures, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to safe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to design and deliver innovative precast concrete structures, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to safe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers to design and deliver high-quality precast concrete structures, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of innovation and accou...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower the Field Engineering team by defining and enhancing enterprise networking standards, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting complex implementations across North America. Collaborate with s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative technology solutions by assessing customer needs. Collaborate with clients to create effective Security, VMS, and Access Control systems that meet industry standards and exceed expec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, leveraging your expertise in enterprise environments to enhance system performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ach...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive progress in new product introduction by leading the transition from development to production. Manage cross-functional teams, oversee contract manufacturing, and ensure alignment with project go...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the conversion of Engineering Bill of Material to Manufacturing Bill of Material, overseeing the manufacturing plan for the first ship program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform shipbuilding processes by leading the conversion of engineering plans into actionable manufacturing strategies. Drive team collaboration and ensure alignment with production capabilities for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $258K *

Shape the future of network operations by leading a global team to ensure reliability and performance across diverse environments, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $258K *

Shape the future of network operations by leading a global team to ensure reliability and performance across diverse environments. Drive change management, incident response, and operational excellenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by developing and executing integration strategies for optical networking platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure robus...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.