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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $180K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Security Engineer, safeguarding the DeFi ecosystem by identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing monitoring tools, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Collab...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing systems-level software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational specifications and enhance SAP functionali...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $175K *

Drive complex security initiatives, mentor engineers, and lead investigations into high-impact incidents, focusing on AI/LLM security posture and compliance across multiple domains...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $124K *

Lead the charge in utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on generator interconnection applications, power system studies, and advanced grid evaluations to support clients in optimizing thei...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$162K - $220K *

Drive innovation in electrical engineering for hyperscale data centers. Lead design activities, manage project teams, and ensure quality assurance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver resi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services for large-scale construction projects. Leverage your expertise in a client-facing role, ensuring project objectives are...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive project success by managing AV integration projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering collaboration within...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$223K - $317K *

Drive the evolution of a robust Fulfillment platform, shaping architecture and strategy while mentoring teams. Lead modernization efforts to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $165K *

Build strong relationships at a leading IoT company, guiding enterprise customers through deployment and adoption of innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving customer success...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $275K *

Lead the charge in vulnerability research and exploitation techniques, transforming real-world threats into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and validate defens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $191K *

Transform technical execution by architecting scalable cloud environments and driving DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product readiness and enhance customer evaluat...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $222K *

Elevate your career by leading software security governance initiatives. Drive transformation of security requirements into actionable workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $225K *

Unlock innovation by building scalable, user-centric applications in TypeScript and React. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance AI-driven solutions, ensuring top performance in ML observabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Lead strategic recruitment efforts for engineering and architecture roles, partnering with hiring managers to cultivate talent pipelines and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine your career as a Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer, leading technical direction and mentoring teams while developing a cloud-based platform that empowers forensic investigators to uncover c...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading an agile engineering team, fostering growth, and driving impactful product development while ensuring system reliability and stability...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping database strategies and standards. In this role, you'll enhance database performance, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize our database...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...

Bothell, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive automated security solutions by designing and implementing Super Intelligence capabilities, enhancing threat detection and response across integrated security technologies while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives for cloud operations and enterprise systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions a...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer robust cloud and system solutions, ensuring seamless enterprise operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement configuratio...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $195K *

Shape the future of space exploration by developing innovative power architectures for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and optimize designs for various missi...

San Jose, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by managing complex cybersecurity incidents, leading response efforts, and developing comprehensive incident reports. Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and condu...

Montreal, QCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in incident management and response, driving effective remediation strategies and assessments. Collaborate with teams to formulate incident response plans, conduct training exercises...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through expert incident management, response, and analysis. Lead global efforts, develop training scenarios, and create comprehensive reports to...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • Where can I find senior network engineer jobs?question toggle

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