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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$147K - $196K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing. Lead engineering efforts across critical space programs, optimizing processes and ensuring quality from prototype to full-scale produc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $196K *

Join us to innovate cutting-edge software solutions for national defense, focusing on cyber development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security tools and capabilities while driving impact...

Yesterday

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

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge software solutions for national defense. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate in cyber development, focusing on security tools and capabilities tha...

Yesterday

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

$112K - $196K *

Unlock innovative software solutions in cyber development, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities. Engage in cutting-edge projects that challenge your skills and fo...

Yesterday

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

$112K - $196K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by developing cutting-edge cyber tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities while advancing your career in a fast-paced en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$112K - $196K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing cutting-edge software for cyber security projects, enhancing national defense capabilities while collaborating with a dynamic team focused on excellence an...

3 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Champion network integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions, leading technical assessments and execution plans. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and enha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Engage in leading network assessments and integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions. This role combines technical expertise with cross-functional leadership to align acquired organizations w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $274K *

Elevate business operations by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance performance, and drive commercial success within a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $125K *

Transform network solutions by designing, deploying, and maintaining sophisticated systems. Collaborate across teams to implement security protocols and optimize performance, while supporting internat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Take ownership of developing and delivering software for packet forwarding engines, collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and test solutions for complex networking systems in a fast-paced...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of networking by developing cutting-edge packet forwarding engine software. Collaborate with top engineers to deliver high-quality solutions for complex data cent...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$267K - $297K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of distributed systems by leading a backend engineering organization. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on scalable, low-latency backend systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$194K - $285K *

Drive the strategy and architecture of an AI evaluation platform, ensuring quality and safety standards while fostering multi-team adoption across engineering and product units for enhanced AI model p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Lead the strategy and architecture of a cutting-edge AI evaluation platform, ensuring quality and safety standards while driving multi-team adoption across engineering and product units for enterprise...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI Canvas, leveraging data and analytics to improve quality and customer adoption in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Drive the strategy and architecture of a cutting-edge AI evaluation platform, ensuring quality and safety standards while fostering multi-team collaboration for enterprise-scale deployment of autonomo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $168K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional teams in the development and launch of cutting-edge lidar technology for vehicle autonomy and advanced systems. Drive innovation and ensure seamless i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Optimize operational capabilities by leading transformative initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, and leverage data analytics to inform decisions, ensuring the successful deliv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $200K *

Drive the successful delivery of hyper-scale data center projects, overseeing all phases from design to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and timely execution while foster...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $210K *

Discover a dynamic role driving the development of analog and RF IC products. Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to ensure successful program execution and delivery in a global, c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $210K *

Drive successful development and production of complex IC products, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams. Leverage technical expertise and program leadership to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance and security while leveraging automation too...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $190K *

Transform enterprise network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust routing and switching solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.