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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$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with program leadership t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring technical excellence and compliance. Lead project execution while mentoring staff and collaborating with stake...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$212K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $95K *

Engage in the design, administration, and optimization of enterprise network environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure operations across LAN, WAN, and BAN infras...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $241K *

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

$109K - $181K *

Join a team that's designing and implementing robust LAN/WAN solutions, managing network traffic for on-premises and cloud environments, and troubleshooting connectivity issues to support enterprise a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead TDP SQL, enhancing data reliability and performance while mentoring engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading Pega initiatives, inspiring teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement while managing performance and fostering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$270K - $401K *

Join a dynamic team to design scalable network architectures for high-performance AI and data center environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and performance while driving automati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $118K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network infrastructure and security. Leverage your expertise to support incident response, implement solutions, and ensure optimal performance for critical go...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $206K *

Execute network solutions by installing, configuring, and troubleshooting data networks. Collaborate with teams to design architectures and implement monitoring, ensuring efficient operations in dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading roadway engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Drive client relationships and oversee project execution while fostering a collaborative en...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary projects and driving business development while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction in a collaborative env...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across engineering, managing a multi-million dollar budget while solving complex challenges and fostering alignment with senior leadership in a f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $219K *

Empower the future of legal research by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative AI-driven solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of continuous learning while deliv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $237K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive software engineering, DevSecOps, and enterprise automation initiatives, ensuring delivery of mission-critical solutions that enhance operational capabilities and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Innovate project execution by overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, cost-effective completion while mentoring staff and fostering strong customer relat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML networks, driving innovation in software design and architecture. Leverage your expertise in programming and testing to enhance the world's largest netwo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Lead operations management initiatives to enhance efficiency and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic solutions and ensure optimal performance across all levels...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving the future of AI data center networks. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability while coll...

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  •   Less than 5 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.