Explore Senior Network Engineer Jobs

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.

What Senior Network Engineers Do

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Where Senior Network Engineers Work

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.

Find Your Next Senior Network Engineer Role

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a top-tier Sales Engineering team to drive complex cybersecurity solutions. Partner with key stakeholders, leverage your expertise in AI-driven security, and cultivate relationships to redefine e...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $246K *

Join a dynamic team to lead advanced network planning initiatives, guiding strategic projects and shaping product roadmaps. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation in network optimization and ment...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise VoIP infrastructure by leading design, engineering, and compliance efforts. Manage complex incidents, mentor technicians, and drive modernization projects while ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge GenAI solutions, leading the development of LLM capabilities and ML pipelines to enhance insurance workflows and deliver impactful outcomes for cust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Create innovative data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, driving impactful analytics and machine lea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $200K *

Grow your career by building and optimizing a cloud-native platform for legal investigations. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Azure services, containerization, and IaC practices in a fully r...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer success by forging strategic partnerships and guiding enterprise clients through their AI security journeys, ensuring they achieve measurable outcomes and realize business value fr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Champion, driving operational security across networks and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security controls and...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $130K *

Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Take ownership of global operational audits, leveraging AI to enhance processes. Collaborate with a tight-knit team to deliver insights, improve controls, and drive innovation in Internal Audit practi...

Florida, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $210K *

Elevate our market presence by driving new business and expansion through strategic territory management, partner collaboration, and impactful training initiatives to create a robust sales pipeline an...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of endpoint security by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovative capabilities to protect enterprise assets while aligning with bus...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage AI in enhancing application security. You'll assess vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and shape AI security strategies, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $270K *

Drive innovation in AI security by developing solutions that integrate security standards into code generation, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with top talent to elevate AI pr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $200K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Appian Developer, tackling complex BPM challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance applications while mentoring junior develop...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by analyzing clinician networks to optimize patient care. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and improve healthcare outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing firewall infrastructure engineering, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and security. Drive team performance, oversee lifecycle management, and enhance capabilit...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$61K - $98K *

Transform the landscape of risk management by overseeing collections and funding returns, analyzing transaction patterns, and collaborating with teams to resolve complex cases while driving process im...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Implementation Project Manager, leading complex software implementations and driving customer success through effective project management and collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior network engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.

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    You can explore senior network engineer opportunities on Ladders and compare openings by compensation, location, work arrangement, and job responsibilities.