Senior network engineers design, build, secure, and maintain the critical networks that keep organizations connected. They lead complex infrastructure projects, troubleshoot high-impact issues, and help ensure reliable performance across data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Explore vetted senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities often include developing network architecture, configuring routers and switches, monitoring performance, strengthening security, and resolving escalated outages. Senior engineers may also guide technology migrations, document standards, coordinate with vendors, and mentor network operations teams.
Employers often seek experience with enterprise routing and switching, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, and network monitoring. Knowledge of cloud networking, automation, scripting, and security practices can also be valuable. Many roles call for a degree in computer science or a related field, relevant certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Senior network engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and other industries. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on corporate networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, network security, or large-scale connectivity.
Compare senior network engineer jobs by compensation, location, work arrangement, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their skills and career goals.
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...
1 week ago
Senior Networking Engineering Technical Advisor
$165K - $175K *
Join a dynamic engineering team as a Senior Technical Advisor, providing strategic guidance on emerging technologies and systems integration while supporting Agile program execution and modernization...
2 weeks ago
Sr Network Operations Engineer
$85K - $120K *
Drive excellence in network operations by providing 24/7 support, designing solutions, and ensuring compliance with security best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer connectivity and...
6 days ago
Senior Network Implementation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform enterprise network architecture by leading LAN migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions to Cisco SDA fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute plans, manage changes...
2 weeks ago
Senior Field Engineer, Data Center Design and Engineering
$320K - $405K *
Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and optimization of network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with best pr...
2 days ago
$190K - $200K *
Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...
2 weeks ago
$64K - $102K *
Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and evolving scalable cloud infrastructure, driving architectural strategy, and enhancing operational culture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet ambit...
Yesterday
$131K - $219K *
Unlock your potential as a Lead Networking Engineer, driving innovative network solutions and enhancements. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and lead projects that support efficient da...
Reposted today
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to drive customer success by implementing and expanding Teleport solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance adoption, troubleshoot issues, and deliver tailored training, ensuring cl...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join us to design and deploy enterprise wireless networks across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while providing technical support and troubleshooting in...
2 days ago
Senior Staff Engineer - Agentic Identity
$214K - $309K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of advanced identity solutions for AI agents. Collaborate across teams to build scalable frameworks and drive technical excellence in a dynami...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Drive innovation by deploying and troubleshooting advanced IP networks in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to integrate cutting-edge security technologies while ensuring seamless connectiv...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $195K *
Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
$120K - $195K *
Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's enhancing data integration for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of the Cloud Data Pipeline, ensuring robust data sh...
Today
Senior Technical Support Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by delivering top-notch technical support, solving complex issues, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance our cybersecurity products and services, ensuring customer satisfact...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Routing Engine Developer (CX Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's designing the next-gen routing platform for enterprise contact centers. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating across teams t...
1 week ago
Senior Routing Engine Developer (CX Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Build innovative routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers, optimizing real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance per...
1 week ago
Senior Routing Engine Developer (CX Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Deliver innovative routing solutions for enterprise-scale contact centers. Design and build a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high a...
1 week ago
Senior Routing Engine Developer (CX Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing...
1 week ago
Senior Routing Engine Developer (CX Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Empower enterprise-scale contact centers by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate across teams to ensure intelligent distribution of interactions, optimizing for performa...
1 week ago
What does a senior network engineer do?
A senior network engineer designs and maintains network infrastructure, improves reliability and security, troubleshoots complex issues, and may lead projects or mentor other technical staff.
What qualifications are commonly required for senior network engineer jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for substantial networking experience, knowledge of routing and switching, network security and troubleshooting skills, and relevant certifications or equivalent practical expertise.
Which skills can help a senior network engineer stand out?
Experience with cloud networking, automation and scripting, security, network architecture, and large-scale infrastructure projects can help candidates stand out.
Do senior network engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Many senior network engineer roles offer compensation at or above $100,000, though pay depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find senior network engineer jobs?
You can explore senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders and compare openings by compensation, location, work arrangement, and job responsibilities.